Pathways Coach

Management and Training Corporation•Joliet, IL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Our staff also enjoy these benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, Paid time off and paid holidays, Professional development assistance, Career advancement opportunities. MTC is proud to operate the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team!

Requirements

Associate's degree and one year experience with youth.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills and computer proficiency required
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for coordinating, adapting and overseeing the evening learning activities instruction to students in accordance with government and management directives.
Recruit, screen, train, and supervise mentors, tutors, and speakers.
Match mentor/tutor pairs and offer ongoing support.
Coordinate peer and adult mentoring/tutoring activities to include group study.
Teach needed courses based on changing student priorities.
Organize project-based learning activities.
Develop and maintain all necessary contacts and relationships for an active tutoring program to include supplemental academic instruction and homework assignments.
Plan, implement, and oversee workshops and seminars.
Coordinate evening studies activities which include academic and foundations assignments.
Recognize program participants.
Participate in Career Success Standard programs and activities.
Track student performance and participation in evening studies activities. Provide evaluation and feedback as necessary.
Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy.
Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
Maintain accountability of staff, students and property; adhere to safety practices.