About the position
The High School Job Center Coordinator will be responsible for delivering career exposure, career development, employment services, and job-readiness training to high school students. This role involves working closely with students, adults affiliated with the high school, school staff, local employers, and community partners to provide opportunities that align with adults and students' career goals and help them transition from education to employment. The Coordinator will assist with eligibility determinations, case management, and connecting students to work-based learning experiences, training, and workforce services.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized career counseling to students, helping them explore career options, set goals, and create career pathways.
- Provide employment services and support (including life skills, job readiness, and job search) to high school students, and make referrals of adults affiliated with the high school to OMJCFC Recruiters/Business Services team.
- Assess participant needs and competencies to create individualized education and employment goals.
- Assist students in developing resumes, completing job applications, and preparing for interviews.
- Conduct assessments to identify skills, interests, and potential barriers to employment.
- Link students eligible for more intensive career services with programs such as the Achieve More and Prosper program (AMP) or others under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
- Maintain accurate case notes and documentation in the ARIES or similar systems in compliance with program requirements.
- Develop and monitor Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) for students, setting goals for educational attainment, job placement, and skills development.
- Provide ongoing case management, tracking student progress and making referrals to additional resources as needed.
- Cultivate relationships with local employers to identify job, internship, and pre-apprenticeship opportunities suitable for high school students.
- Match students with work-based learning experiences, including internships, part-time jobs, job shadowing, and apprenticeships.
- Organize and facilitate job matches, employer presentations, and career-related workshops.
- Collaborate with school counselors, career navigators, teachers, and administrators to align career services with students' academic goals.
- Provide information and guidance on post-secondary education options, including community college, vocational training, and certificate programs.
- Assist students in navigating financial aid and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education.
- Develop and conduct workshops on job readiness skills such as resume writing, interview techniques, workplace communication, and professional etiquette.
- Develop and offer training sessions on soft skills and basic job competencies that employers value.
- Conduct outreach to recruit eligible students for community partners and other workforce development organizations to provide comprehensive services.
- Track key performance metrics surrounding student job placements, credential attainment, and participation in work-based learning.
- Prepare and submit regular reports on program performance, student outcomes, and compliance with WIOA requirements.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with high school students, school staff, and employers.
- Knowledge of career counseling techniques and workforce development practices.
- Familiarity with WIOA regulations and guidelines, including eligibility criteria and reporting requirements.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with local employers, community organizations, and education partners.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in managing case files and documentation.
- Proficiency in using workforce development databases such as ARIES, or similar systems for data entry and tracking.
Benefits
- Rate of pay for this position $26.45 hourly
- Extensive learning opportunities and networking programs
