About This Role
This role is responsible for implementing and administering the Jobs for Ohio Graduates (JOG) program within a partner public educational institution. The Career Coach delivers curriculum-based instruction, monitors and mentors students, and manages relationships with school administration. The position involves guiding youth toward their academic and career goals and creating lasting impressions in the community.
Responsibilities
- Manage a roster of JOG students at an assigned public educational institution
- Create and deliver the JOG curriculum using instructional program guidelines and various teaching methodologies including lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, and creative experiences
- Document and ensure all youth have completed required community service goals
- Lead and assist youth in finalizing career plans by the close of the school year
- Lead recruiting efforts, declare schedules, enroll, and develop youth for future JOG program courses
- Build and maintain positive relationships with youth throughout the year
- Support and mentor youth during the year and for up to one year after completing the programs
- Build and maintain positive relationships within the school administration, school community, and parents
- Attend professional development workshops and summits as required by other teachers in the school
- Maintain and update the system database regarding program data and student information for organizational and site analysis
- Mentor, coach, and support all students as needed
- Ensure that JOG graduates are adhering to their career and/or educational plans and assist with the transition from high school to adult life during the 12 months of follow-up after the student’s Senior year of high school
- Strategize, contact, and re-engage disconnected program youth
- Adhere to policies and procedures as outlined by Y.O.U. and at the assigned public educational institution
- Develop plans with school counselors at the assigned public educational institution to ensure student progress toward graduation
- Participate in school activities at the assigned public educational institution
- Provide students with the opportunity to earn industry-recognized credentials including the Ohio Means Jobs Work Readiness Seal, and the National Retail Federation Retail Industry Fundamentals and Customer Service and Sales certifications
- Where applicable, deliver the Planning and Career Exploration (PACE) curriculum
- Assist in the determination of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) eligibility and requirements
- Provide coverage for Career Specialist Instructors when needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Education, Social Services) from an accredited college or university
- Minimum of 6 months of experience teaching at-risk high-school students
- Experience with databases and database management
- Valid transportation to/from school worksite, Y.O.U. offices, and potentially other partner high schools
- Pass a background BCI/FBI check as a condition of employment
- Belief and commitment to Y.O.U.’s mission, vision and values
- Knowledge of principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of high school students
- Knowledge of behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures
- Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and respectfully, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate with colleagues, participants, partners, and other stakeholders
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on responsibilities
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, identify and resolve problems, and seek guidance when appropriate
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, responsibilities, and organizational needs while maintaining effectiveness and professionalism
- Ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information and exercise discretion in carrying out job responsibilities
- Proficiency with standard workplace technology, including Microsoft Office applications, databases, and other systems relevant to the position
- Ability and willingness to learn and effectively use new software, technology, and organizational systems as required
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision benefits available with coverage beginning the first of the month following date of hire
- Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program and Long-Term Disability
- Retirement Plan with generous employer contributions
- Generous paid time off package including 17 paid holidays
- Professional Development Assistance Program
Important Details
- Work environment: primarily based in one of our partner public educational institutions throughout the school year and in an office setting for the remainder of the year
- Work pace: usually fast paced where work is required for up to 2 hours at a time
- Physical abilities: sitting for computer and phone work for long periods of time, lifting up to 25 lbs periodically and carrying office supplies, standing, and walking throughout the office buildings
- Social interaction: frequently with team members, vendors, partners, school administration, and/or participants
- Environmental exposure: may include extreme temperature, noise, or other hazards outside a normal office space
Training and Certifications
- Within one year of employment, Career Specialist Instructors will receive a JAG/JOG National Training certificate and a Brainwise certificate
About the Company
Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) has helped over 160,000 youth since 1982. Y.O.U. assists teens and young adults, ages 14-24, living in economically distressed communities by providing educational and workforce opportunities, skills development, and access to career pathways. The organization offers school-based and community-based programs designed to meet the needs of Northeast Ohio employers, focusing on industry sectors that provide the most opportunities for career success. Y.O.U. is dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement of its services to youth, employers, and the community.