WIOA JAG Specialist - Gary - FT

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF MICHIANA INC•Gary, IN

1d•$40,000•Onsite

About The Position

The JAG Specialist will provide high school Juniors and Seniors instruction based on the JAG standards in effort to achieve graduation and making a successful transition from school to a career. The JAG Specialist is responsible for fully implementing the JAG Model in an assigned school, utilizing project-based learning techniques, and achieving process standards and performance goals. This position requires working with other Managers, School Administrators and Case Managers from various departments within Goodwill, the assigned high school and WorkOne to ensure the needs of the departments and clients/students are being met. The ability to motivate and understand the needs of individuals with barriers to employment is a must to ensure the training of good work habits to clients/students. Ability to physically perform job duties at each workstation and train others to do likewise is required. This position reports to the JAG Team Lead who reviews performance annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social service, counseling, business, education, or a related discipline is preferred.
Have the ability to establish the appropriate boundaries while developing and nurturing supportive relationships with students.
Have the ability to develop curriculum consistent with the JAG model.
Must demonstrate a high functioning knowledge and skill of basic computer applications.
Must be willing to work in a highly accountable and performance-based program.
Ability to handle competing demands and effectively prioritize responsibilities.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be able to work with individuals at all levels of the organization and negotiate win-win solutions to conflicts.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to relate to individuals coming from a variety of economic and ethnic backgrounds, as well as cultural differences.
Must be able to pass a drug screen.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Knows and understands the Goodwill Mission: “Strengthen communities by empowering individuals and families through education, training and job placement.”
Establish a positive rapport and working relationship with the school district and building administration, faculty, and staff.
Ensure students achieve specific JAG competencies through classroom instruction.
Teach through a variety of methods including lecture, hands-on activities, project-based learning, and team teaching.
Tailor the program and teaching methods for the needs of each specific student and implement an intervention strategy for each individual using an Individualized Development Plan.
Work closely with the program's in-school advisory committee to identify and select those students that need, want, and can profit from participation in the JAG program.
Determine eligibility using local, JAG, state/federal regulations which impact the program.
Provide guidance, support, referral, and tutorial services to ensure students stay in high school and complete graduation requirements.
Use a student-led organization, called the National Career Association, to motivate students using pride of membership (belonging), involvement and recognition to encourage participation in chapter activities for the purposes of reinforcing the JAG competencies and to achieve the desired program outcomes.
Conduct follow-up contacts with both graduates and employers as prescribed in the JAG Specialist Handbook.
Complete all required forms and documents required by JAG, school, and funding resources in a timely manner. And maintain the National Data Management System and Indiana Career Connect (ICC).
Complies with all JAG and WIOA documentation requirements in a timely fashion including contacts and activities involving students, employers, and other groups; develops and maintains a well-organized filing system.
Records information and data daily using the online Electronic National Data Management System (e-NDMS) and Indiana Career Connect (ICC).
Coordinate classroom, Career Association and program activities as assigned and assume full accountability for the following performance outcomes: graduation rate, positive outcome rate, aggregate employment rate, full-time jobs rate, and full-time placement rate.
Manage time effectively and prioritize work to meet required timelines.
Participate in JAG's National Training Seminar and professional development training provided by both State JAG training, WorkOne and Goodwill, of each year.
Involve parents in the program whenever possible.