Career Coach Youth - Saginaw

GRATIOT-ISABELLA REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE DISTRICT Job Description TITLE OF POSITION: Career Coach -- Youth (Saginaw) 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 Saginaw County - Knowledge of Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs, JMG DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Program Manager DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Recruit participants for enrollment into WIOA Out of School (OSY) and WIOA In School Youth (ISY) programs - Determine eligibility and suitability for WIOA OSY and ISY Programs - Enrollment and engagement of WIOA OSY and ISY Participants - Provide follow-up services for WIOA OSY and ISY 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 OSY and ISY enrollments - Ability to recruit and set up work experience sites for youth participants - Schedule and arrange Talent Tours - Development of Individual Service Strategies (ISS) and ISS Action Plans - 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 & Saginaw 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 - Efficiently enter information into OSMIS and JMG systems - Other duties as assigned GRATIOT-ISABELLA REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER