Career Coach In-School Youth - Annapolis High School (Bilingual: Spanish & English)

Anne Arundel Workforce Develop•Linthicum Heights, MD

4d•$61,800 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

AAWDC - Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation is seeking a Career Coach In-School Youth, Bilingual: Spanish & English, to be assigned to Annapolis High School. AAWDC is a nationally recognized, innovative workforce development organization focused on driving purposeful change in Anne Arundel County and across Maryland. The organization acts as a bridge between business workforce needs and individual career potential. The Career Coach will provide career counseling to middle and high school students, coordinate career exploration resources, develop and administer career exploration activities with partners, and assist students in identifying career pathways and matching post-secondary readiness. The role involves tracking and reporting student progress through data management systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum of 2 years working with youth in education, workforce development, case management, human services or social services.
Experience working in a K-12 school setting (preferred).
Bilingual Requirement: Spanish & English language requirement.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge of career counseling practices and working with diverse student populations.
Experience preparing and facilitating workshops, group instruction, as well as planning large scale school-wide events.
Strong organizational and time management skills that include the ability to prioritize work and manage deadlines successfully.
Ability to work independently with intrinsic motivation.
Knowledge of career counseling theories and techniques, including the impact of cultural values and unique needs of a diverse population.
Multitasking in a high intensity, fast-paced environment.
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners.
Commitment to high-quality service and student outcomes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint), Google Workspace, Learning Management Systems and Career Exploration Software.
Ability to utilize and quickly learn technical tools in various environments.
Must have the ability to provide personal transportation.
Candidates must meet all background and eligibility requirements.
Will be disqualified from employment if currently on probation (in any state, federal, or local jurisdiction or any U.S. territory), have a STET disposition, have received Probation Before Judgment (PBJ), or have any pending criminal charges.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a K-12 school setting.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group career coaching services to students across assigned middle and/or high school grade levels on Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) campuses.
Support students in the completion and interpretation of career interest inventories, assessments and planning tools 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 classroom presentations, one-on-one meetings, guest speakers, workshops, work-based opportunities, small and large group activities, field trips, networking events or professional panels, Career Day/Fair/Expo, after-school events (virtual and in-person), and hiring events.
Facilitate students in developing an individualized Six-Year Plan as aligned to the Maryland Blueprint Pillar Three standards and actively participate in the development, documentation and annual revision of students’ six (6) year academic and career plans.
Facilitate student engagement across the work-based learning continuum.
Advise students on readiness for post-CCR pathway participation.
Conduct employability and work readiness training skill development, including soft skills; document services and outcomes in approved data systems.
Partner with community organizations, businesses and agencies to enhance program delivery and support students.
Work independently and collaborate with internal and external agencies, non-profits and community partners to expand program opportunities such as internships, apprenticeships, mock interviewing, career fairs, job shadowing, essential soft skills training and work experiences.
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.
Collaborate with school counselors, educators, special education staff, multilingual learner staff and administrators.
Implement the assigned career coaching curriculum and meet identified targets.
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

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 per year
Tuition Reimbursement – up to a $500.00
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