Equus Workforce Solutions - Muncie, IN
posted 4 months ago
As a Career Advisor with Equus Workforce Solutions, you will play a pivotal role in helping job seekers and career changers navigate their paths towards sustainable and high-demand careers. This position involves delivering a comprehensive program that includes classroom instruction, work-based learning, and community engagement activities aimed at assisting students in achieving their personal and program goals. You will be responsible for teaching the Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) curriculum in assigned high schools, utilizing effective teaching methods that cater to the diverse needs of students. Your role will also involve developing lesson plans that incorporate the JAG curriculum along with supplemental materials and activities, ensuring that students meet specific competencies required by the program. In addition to classroom instruction, you will engage in outreach activities to recruit students who would benefit from the JAG program, collaborating with school counselors to ensure adequate enrollment in classes. You will provide essential information and education to students and their parents or guardians about the JAG program, assisting them throughout the enrollment process. Assessing each student's educational and employment preparedness will be a key responsibility, as you will administer necessary testing and assessments to gauge their readiness. Your role will also encompass case management services, where you will offer guidance, support, and tutoring to students, as well as referrals to community partners when appropriate. You will maintain accurate records and data in multiple database systems, ensuring that you provide follow-up services to students for at least one year after their expected graduation date. Monitoring program data, including graduation rates and employment outcomes, will be essential to measure the success of the program and its participants. Additionally, you may be required to perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall mission of Equus Workforce Solutions to deliver effective workforce development services.