Lead Career Coach (PATH)

sermetro•Highland Park, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supervising PATH activities and related program assistance for eligible customers throughout the area. Assists the Center Manager in interviewing, hiring, and training Career Services staff. In the Manager’s absence, supervises Center staff and addresses all customer concerns. Provides technical support in all matters related to customer assessment, eligibility, supportive services, and strategies that address customer’s barriers to employment. Assures that the implementation of service plans to meet customer needs is carried out effectively and according to policies and regulations. Identifies problem areas and service gaps and recommends plans of action. Assists in ensuring the program goals and objectives are met as specified by funding sources and the Corporation. Report to the supervisor on program progress and matters of concern. Meets with staff regularly to discuss program participant progress, concerns, or other related issues. Ensures that individual case files for each customer enrolled in Center programs meet program eligibility requirements, are kept current, and accurately recorded. Ensures that customer records are kept electronically and in hard copy in a safe location. Conducts periodic reviews of case files, notes, individual service strategies, and home visits. Make recommendations to management on policy and procedure changes. Compiles program statistics and prepares related performance and progress reports for management. Contributes to the team effort by performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience in social work, counseling, career planning, placement, or related field.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in social work or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of community resources.
Knowledge of case management principles, objectives, standards, and methods.
Knowledge of program policies and procedures.
Knowledge of or ability to learn and use MIS and other reporting systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
Ability to make frequent visits to customers’ homes and training providers’ sites.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, administration, and other employees verbally and in writing.
Must possess and provide a valid Michigan Driver's License.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule and have access to reliable transportation in order to perform required fieldwork responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in WIOA, TANF, and employment and training program operations preferred.
Bilingual language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises PATH activities and related program assistance for eligible customers.
Assists the Center Manager in interviewing, hiring, and training Career Services staff.
Supervises Center staff and addresses customer concerns in the Manager’s absence.
Provides technical support in customer assessment, eligibility, supportive services, and strategies for employment barriers.
Ensures effective implementation of service plans according to policies and regulations.
Identifies problem areas and service gaps and recommends plans of action.
Assists in meeting program goals and objectives as specified by funding sources and the Corporation.
Reports to the supervisor on program progress and matters of concern.
Meets with staff regularly to discuss program participant progress, concerns, or other related issues.
Ensures individual case files meet program eligibility requirements, are kept current, and accurately recorded.
Ensures customer records are kept electronically and in hard copy in a safe location.
Conducts periodic reviews of case files, notes, individual service strategies, and home visits.
Makes recommendations to management on policy and procedure changes.
Compiles program statistics and prepares performance and progress reports for management.
Performs other duties as assigned.