Career STEP Career Coach - Hattiesburg

SMPDD; Hattiesburg (MS); Presencial; USD 43.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SMPDD in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a Career Coach to implement the Career STEP program, provide career counseling, job readiness training and mentoring to participants age 16–59 at the SMPDD office in Hattiesburg.

You will develop Individual Career Plans, conduct assessments, track progress, and coordinate with training vendors and partners to ensure TANF eligibility and successful outcomes across the 24-county TDWDA. Travel as needed.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Business, Education, Social Work, or related field preferred.
• Case management experience strongly preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsabilidades

• Provide career counseling, job readiness training, mentoring and all pre-employment skills.
• Conduct outreach and recruitment activities for program participants and to market SMPDD.
• Determine program eligibility as defined by TANF requirements.
• Complete participant enrollment, including collection, verification and maintenance of eligibility documentation.
• Administer objective assessments and develop Individual Career Plans (ICP).
• Provide ongoing case management, career coaching and support services; maintain detailed case notes.
• Coordinate supportive services and referrals to partnering agencies; track and report monthly.
• Prepare reimbursement requests and ensure proper documentation; liaise with training vendors and employers.
• Meet with participants regularly to review progress and adjust plans; travel across TDWDA as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of TANF program participants; attend required meetings and perform other duties.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written

Diversity sensitivity

Critical thinking

Career planning

Organizational skills

Multitasking

PC proficiency

Problem solving

Teamwork

Educación

Bachelor's degree in counseling / related field

Descripción del empleo

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Statement of Duties:

The Career Coach will be responsible for the implementation and execution of the Career STEP (Career Skills Training Education Pathways) Program objectives. The Career Coach will provide career counseling, job readiness training, mentoring, and all other necessary pre-employment skills to eligible participants ages 16 through 59. Office location will be at the SMPDD office in Hattiesburg, MS.

Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction on job search skills, resume writing, and interview skills;
• Conduct outreach and recruitment activities for program participants and to market the SMPDD
• Determine program eligibility as defined by the TANF requirements;
• Complete participant enrollment, including the collection, verification and maintenance of all required eligibility documentation;
• Administer objective assessments;
• Develop an Individual Career Plan (ICP) that includes a career pathway for each participant and update as needed;
• Provide individualized ongoing case management, career coaching, academic coaching and support services to participants as needed;
• Establish and maintain participant case files ensuring frequent, detailed and accurate case note documentation;
• Coordinate supportive services that will assist the participant with attendance and participation in program activities and make referrals to partnering agencies as appropriate;
• Obtain and maintain all required supporting documentation for Supportive Service Reimbursement (services including but not limited to tracking payments, calculating transportation mileage, verification of attendance, completion, evaluations, and up to date case notes);
• Prepare Supportive Service Reimbursement requests for eligible participants, submit to Program Administrator for approval, and track by completing required monthly reports;
• Coordinate and maintain ongoing communication with training vendors, employers, agency partners and the Program Administrator, to ensure compliance as well as the success of Career
• Prepare participants for a successful work-based learning activity (apprenticeship, OJT, internship, etc.);
• Act as a liaison between Twin Districts Workforce Development Area (TDWDA) staff, and the
• Assist participants in accessing advanced training and/or post-secondary education opportunities in a selected career pathway;
• Assist in recruiting industry partners to develop participant work-based learning sites;
• Meet with participants on a regular basis to review progress and adjust as needed (in person or by electronic means as the situation dictates);
• Track services provided to participants, maintain monthly status changes and complete required monthly reports;
• Review invoices for accuracy, act as a liaison to reconcile discrepancies, obtain and maintain all supporting documentation and submit approved invoices to Program Admin for payment;
• Provide follow-up services to exited participants as required;
• Coordinate with Program Administrator to achieve successful program outcomes;
• Maintain confidentiality as it pertains to the TANF funded program and participants;
• Obtain and maintain knowledge of current labor market information to ensure knowledge of high demand occupations within the TDWDA, and become familiar with the services offered by WIN Job Center partners;
• Ability to travel throughout the 24-county service area as needed to perform job
• Attend required meetings; and
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;
• Ability to work with a diverse population;
• Critical thinking skills;
• Ability to develop plans to aid in personal and career growth;
• General knowledge of federally funded job training programs;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Ability to multitask;
• Advanced PC user;
• Advanced proficiency in PC software including but not limited to Windows, Adobe, Google;
• Strong ability to problem-solve;
• Ability to pay attention to detail; and
• Ability to work as a team.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Business, Education, Social Work, or related field preferred.
• Case management experience strongly preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Reports to: Program Administrator

Salary Range: $43,000 to $47,500 yearly salary dependent on experience

SMPDD/TDWDA is an equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Those needing TTY assistance may call 800-582-2233.