Bilingual High School Job Center Coordinator - Spanish

Equus•Columbus, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bilingual High School Job Center Coordinator provides career exposure, career development, employment services, and job-readiness training to high school students. The coordinator works with students, school staff, adults affiliated with the high school, employers, and community partners to connect participants with opportunities aligned with their career goals and support transitions from education to employment. The role includes eligibility determinations, case management, and connections to work-based learning, training, and workforce services. The coordinator provides individualized career counseling and employment support; maintains case records and service plans; helps students access workforce programs and post-secondary education; cultivates employer relationships; and develops workshops and training. The coordinator also conducts outreach, tracks student outcomes, reports on program performance and compliance, and protects the confidentiality of personally identifiable information. The worksite is a high school, with occasional travel to community partners, employer sites, or other workforce development offices. A flexible schedule, including occasional evenings or weekends, may be needed to accommodate students or special events.

Requirements

Professional fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English, including the ability to conduct conversations, present information, and draft communications in both languages.
1–3 years of experience in workforce development, career counseling, or a related area.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working effectively with high school students, school staff, and employers.
Knowledge of career counseling techniques and workforce development practices.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in managing case files and documentation.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with local employers, community organizations, and education partners.
Proficiency with workforce development databases such as ARIES or similar systems for data entry and tracking.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings or weekends, to accommodate students’ needs or special events.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth.
Experience with WIOA programs, case management, or similar government-funded workforce programs.
Familiarity with WIOA regulations and guidelines, including eligibility criteria and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized career counseling, help students explore career options and set goals, and create career pathways.
Provide students with employment services and support, including life skills, job readiness, and job-search assistance; refer adults affiliated with the high school to the OMJCFC Recruiters/Business Services team.
Assess participant needs, competencies, skills, interests, and potential barriers to employment; establish individualized education and employment goals.
Help students prepare resumes and job applications and practice for interviews.
Link students who need more intensive services to AMP or other WIOA programs; determine eligibility and enroll students in relevant programs where applicable.
Maintain accurate case notes and documentation in ARIES or similar systems in compliance with program requirements.
Develop and monitor Individualized Service Plans, track student progress, provide case management, and make referrals to additional resources as needed.
Build relationships with local employers to identify suitable jobs, internships, and pre-apprenticeship opportunities.
Match students with work-based learning opportunities, including internships, part-time jobs, job shadowing, and apprenticeships.
Organize job matches, employer presentations, and career-related workshops, and coordinate with the OMJCFC Recruiters/Business Services team for additional support when needed.
Collaborate with school counselors, career navigators, teachers, and administrators to align services with academic goals and incorporate the Student Academic Contract.
Provide information and guidance about post-secondary education options, including community college, vocational training, and certificate programs; assist students with financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
Develop and conduct workshops on resume writing, interview techniques, workplace communication, professional etiquette, soft skills, and basic job competencies.
Organize presentations on career pathways in various industries, including high-demand sectors.
Conduct outreach to recruit eligible students for community partners and workforce development organizations.
Maintain and update job center materials, including career resources, job postings, and training opportunities.
Track student job placements, credential attainment, and participation in work-based learning; prepare and submit regular program-performance, student-outcome, and WIOA-compliance reports.
Develop and use a student participation agreement, monitor student progress, maintain privacy and confidentiality of personally identifiable information, and work with the school to obtain parental or guardian permission as needed.