Career Coordinator

College Internship Program Inc•Long Beach, CA

11h•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Career Coordinator works to develop pathways toward employment and self-sufficiency for students by building a portfolio of quality employment experiences. The Career Coordinator is an onsite full-time non-exempt position who reports to the Program Director. This position operates in a highly scheduled environment but may require longer hours and occasional weekend work and minimal travel as job duties demand. The Career Coordinator position involves a moderate physical demand.

Requirements

Exceptional communication skills, precise attention to detail, superior organization and prioritization skills and self-motivation in managing tasks to completion.
Genuine empathy and awareness of the needs and sensitivities of prospective families, students, and staff.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or a related field is required.
Proficient with office utility computer software programs and a quick learner in new technologies is required.
Education, training, or career experience in approaches, methods, and supports for persons with autism spectrum disorder and/or learning differences, specifically in the vocational or employment area.
An Active Driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree preferred.
Experience in the field of autism and/or learning disabilities.
Special education and/or career services or placement background.

Responsibilities

Assist students in assessing an inventory of related employment skills and interests
Develop student pre-employment skills and resources within the career portfolio
Support student on-the-job experiences
Manage and grow relationships between CIP and employers
Maintain vocational and career-building curriculum and assist in student career exploration
Teach vocational/career-building and pre-vocational classes as well as provide career counseling in areas such as interview preparation, job search, correspondence, etc.
Locate potential internship, community service, and volunteering opportunities for students
Collaborate with sponsor employers to arrange for student placements
Track student engagement (e.g., hours) in community service involvement as well as vocational activities
Coordinate with student internship site supervision, as needed
Supervise career coaches
Report out student career progress to the rest of the direct support team in Team Review
Other Duties as Assigned