Career Coach In-School Youth - Anne Arundel County

Anne Arundel Workforce Develop•Linthicum Heights, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC) is a nationally recognized, innovative workforce development organization that provides high-quality workforce development services to drive purposeful changes in Anne Arundel County and across Maryland. AAWDC is the bridge between understanding the workforce and talent development needs of local and regional businesses and preparing individuals to meet their full career potential. AAWDC’s vision, mission, and core values are at the heart of the way the organization achieves success. Job Summary – Career Coach – ISY (In-School Youth) The Career Coach-ISY is responsible for providing career counseling to middle and high school students, coordinating career exploration resources, working with partners to develop career exploration activities and administering these activities in middle and high schools. The Career Coach-ISY will also work with students individually and in groups to assist them in determining their career pathway and matching post-CCR pathway. The Career Coach-ISY tracks and reports student progress through data management systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Two or more years working with youth in education, workforce, case management, human services, or social services.
Experience working in K-12 school system (Preferred).
AAWDC Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalence is permitted up to two years of non-related college coursework may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
Knowledge of and experience in compliance with organizational policies, established procedures, regulatory requirements, and federal and state laws.
Knowledge of career counseling theories and techniques, including the impact of cultural values and unique needs of a diverse population, must be demonstrable.
Experience in preparing and conducting client workshops.
Excellent organizational skills include the ability to prioritize work and manage deadlines successfully.
Commitment to outstanding service delivery, teamwork and client outcomes must be verifiable through references.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, to include Excel and Word.
I am currently on probation (in any state, federal or local jurisdiction or any US territory).
I have a STET disposition (a court-approved indefinite postponement of a criminal case placing the matter on an inactive docket).
I have received a Probation Before Judgment (PBJ), defined as a legal disposition in which a judge withholds a formal conviction following a guilty plea and places the individual on probation; and/or
I have any pending criminal charges.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in K-12 school system

Responsibilities

Provide career coaching services to all middle and/or high schools in an assigned Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS)ACPS campuses.
Administer career interest and aptitude assessments to help students identify career pathways using a career readiness and exploration platform.
Provide individualized and group coaching services, including development of student career plans, to AACPS students (coordinating with AACPS staff) through various activities such as but not limited to: Classroom push-in presentations, One-on-one meetings, Guest speakers, Workshops, Work-based opportunities, Small & large group activities, Field trips, Networking events or professional panels, Career Day/Fair/Expo, After-school events (virtual and in-person), Hiring events.
Facilitate students in developing an individualized Six Year Plan as aligned to the Maryland Blueprint Pillar Three standards.
Conduct job readiness training and activities, including soft skills development.
Partner with community organizations, businesses and agencies to enhance program delivery and support students.
Collaborate with internal and external agencies, non-profits and community partners to expand program opportunities that assist students such as internships, apprenticeships, mock interviewing, career fairs, job shadowing, essential soft skills training and work experiences.
Conduct job readiness activities and training.
Assist in developing and maintaining career exploration materials and self-service resources.
Collaborate with external and internal partners to implement summer career exploration activities.
Develop and provide career resources to be used by students.
Collect, track, analyze and report on student engagement and outcomes through various data reporting mechanisms.
Participate in individual and group supervision, staff and program meetings, professional development, conferences and other program and organizational events, as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

NO COST Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
35 hour work week
Medical Insurance – employee paid portion of just 14% of total cost – AAWDC pays 86%!
Dental Insurance – NO COST to employees – AAWDC covers 100% of the cost!
Vision Insurance – NO COST to employees – AAWDC covers 100% of the cost!
Retirement Plan – match is one dollar for every two dollars contributed, up to maximum of 5%
Life & Accident Insurance - Free to employees – AAWDC covers 100% of the cost!
Vacation Time (Annual Leave) – Eligible to accrue up to three (3) weeks to start!
Holidays – twelve (12) paid holidays
Personal Days – two (2) Personal Days for non-recognized holidays
Sick Leave – up to 40 hours a year
Professional Development – up to $2,000.00 per year
Tuition Reimbursement – up to a $500.00 per year
Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances for employee, spouse & children
Voluntary AFLAC Insurances – Accident-Only, Cancer Indemnity, Critical Care & Hospital Confinement
Voluntary Life Coverage – Transamerica Universal Life Insurance for employee, spouse & children