Career Coordinator - AMIkids Jacksonville

AMIkids • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Career Coordinator role will develop and maintain vocational opportunities for AMIkids youth/participants based upon individual strengths specific to the vocational program and is a vital link between youth and the community.

Requirements

• Associate degree
• Two (2) years relevant experience, Workforce Development training and job placement preferred
• Experience with working with at-risk youth a plus
• Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for recruiting individuals (e.g. youth, participants, employers and community) to participate in the AMIkids Workforce Development Program and provide employment opportunities
• Partner with Job Recruiter to identify appropriate employment opportunities for each youth
• Follow up with youth's/participants transition to jobs and post-secondary educational programs or vocation and resolve barriers youth may experience
• Facilitate the development of individual participant plans that address specific vocational and/or educational goals based upon participants' strengths; Develop Individual Service Plans (ISP) for each participant
• Maintain all participant files during active and follow up services
• Prepare and maintain attendance records, services, report, case notes and other written materials for all enrolled participants employment activities
• Administer interagency agreements for work study and related programs
• Monitor applicable laws and regulations regarding employment practices and make prospective employers and applicants aware of them
• May present workshops and informational meetings
• Coordinate placement efforts with key individuals and agencies in the community (to include mentors, guest speakers, etc.)
• Develop and maintain a diverse and appropriate source of vocational and/or educational opportunities for participants, as well as a participant job bank
• Assist with job placement, job shadowing opportunities, and service learning projects, to include providing transportation
• Act as liaison among staff, community groups, the public and others and make them aware of the participants employment services at the Program
• Supervise and oversee volunteers from agencies (e.g. AmeriCorps) and provide guidance, direction and feedback
• Responsible for supervision, advising, counseling and role modeling for all youth
• Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements
• Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Growth opportunities - we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits - EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees