CAREER SPECIALIST YOUTH PROGRAMS

Madison County Government • Wood River, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates the preparation of education plans for Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) participants. Works with program participants to prepare plans, that when completed, result in issuance of high school diplomas/GEDs/High School Equivalency and entry into living wage jobs or post-diploma educational experiences.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Two (2) years related experience

Responsibilities

• Screen, complete intake for applicants ensuring WIOA eligibility and program suitability.
• Reviews, approves and manages Individual Educational Plans for participants.
• Provides leadership in developing and implementing Individual Educational Plans.
• Coordinates with One Stop Services Manager and Career Specialists to develop Individual Service and Incentive Plans.
• Determines need and schedules tutors.
• Supervises academic tutors; schedules assignments, evaluates program progress.
• Communicate and meet with participants on regular basis in office or community to facilitate program and services.
• Recruit and supervise youth participants on worksites working cooperatively with on-site supervisors.
• Research, evaluate, develop and order various types of curricula and supporting materials students need to study for and pass e-learning classes, GED/HISET or other Test.
• Develop worksite contracts with private and non-profit organizations to place student workers on-site for paid work experience.
• Work co-operatively with other partner agencies to provide referrals and supporting services for participant success.
• Coordinates paperwork and requests for services and incentives with One Stop Services Manager.
• Provide referrals to Career Specialists for adult services.
• Submits grades and exams to School Counselor.
• Complete data entry, file management, and compliance paperwork in a timely manner to meet State/Departments of Labor Requirements.
• Performs other duties as requires or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

• Competitive wages on a step plan with guaranteed increases based on years of service.
• Complete health insurance benefits package with Medical & Prescription, HSA & FSA, Dental and Vision.
• Retirement contributions via the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension.
• Eight-hour workday, which includes a one-hour, paid lunch.
• 14 paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident & Critical Illness coverage.
• Paid time off in the form of Vacation and Sick days that begin accruing day one.
• You may be eligible for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees