Career Coach - Midland

GRATIOT-ISABELLA REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE DISTRICT Job Description TITLE OF POSITION: Career Coach - Youth Midland County Compensation: Per Contract MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's Degree with preferred emphasis in Human Services - Able to work with diverse populations - Proven record of excellent customer service - Ability to read and interpret documents - Demonstrate good communication and organizational skills - Proficiency in public speaking - Experience with Office/TEAMS, Edmentum, ZOOM, DocuSign, Internet, Email - Team player PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Previous successful experience working with Michigan Works! Programs - Previous experience working with at-risk youth with barriers to employment - Knowledge of Great Lakes Bay Region specifically Midland County - Knowledge of Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs - Knowledge of Jobs for Michigan's Graduates (JMG) Program DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Program Manager DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Recruit participants for enrollment into WIOA In School Youth (ISY), Out of School Youth (OSY) and JMG programs - Determine eligibility and suitability for WIOA ISY, OSY and/or JMG programs - Enrollment and engagement of WIOA ISY, OSY & JMG participants - Provide follow-up services for WIOA ISY, OSY & JMG completers - Assist individuals with career exploration, assessments, barrier removal, GED/HS completion and/or post-secondary training to obtain self-sufficient employment - Facilitate employability skills workshops -- both in-person and virtually - Ensure the WIOA Youth 14 Elements are offered and available to all youth participants - Ability to recruit and set up work experience sites for the ISY and OSY - Schedule and arrange Talent Tours - Development of Individual Service Strategies (ISS), ISS Action Plans and Objective Assessments - Ability to help job seekers with resumes and cover letters, including proofreading - Maintain professional image - Proficient with the use of computers, Office/TEAMS, Edmentum, ZOOM, DocuSign, Internet & Email - Have knowledge of local community service agencies and resources in the Great Lakes Bay Region and specifically Midland County - Have knowledge of agencies/services provided at Michigan Works! - Participate and contribute to committee work/teamwork - Willing to learn and use Goal4It Career Coach processes and strategies - Other duties as assigned GRATIOT-ISABELLA REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER