WIOA Career Coach

Peckham, Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO policies

Modern facilities

Pet friendly work sites

Free fruit

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Peckham, Inc. in Lansing, MI seeks a WIOA Youth Career Coach to support at-risk youth in education, skill development, work experience, and career transition. You will lead outreach, intake, enrollment, and follow-up services aligned to the JMG/JAG model within a grant-funded program.

You will recruit, assess, and mentor students, coordinate counseling, and build partnerships with local systems while ensuring documentation and contract goals are met.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience working with youth or career coaching.
• High School Diploma or GED required with preferred bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent communication skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and enroll students into the program targeting at-risk youth.
• Assess student levels and coordinate remediation to help graduation.
• Coordinate career counseling and establish student objectives toward diplomas or credentials.
• Deliver JAG curriculum and monitor progress on competencies.
• Develop relationships with the Eaton County court system for recruitment.
• Organize a student-led organization for leadership and teamwork development.
• Develop an advisory committee to assist in recruitment and selection.
• Provide mentoring and refer to services as needed for in-school students.
• Attend staff development experiences and meetings; support events.
• Create work-based learning or job shadowing experiences linked to the curriculum.
• Maintain contact with non-seniors in summer to boost program return rates.
• Complete documentation per Peckham, CAMW!, JMG, and contract requirements.
• Exceed all contract performance goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Youth coaching experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Staff positions are supportive roles providing support to our rehabilitation mission. Applicants for staff positions do not need to have a barrier to employment to be eligible for these roles. To ensure full consideration for a staff position, please attach a resume to your application so we can gain a complete view of your experiences

Peckham Inc. - WIOA Career Coach

Peckham is a mission-driven, award-winning social enterprise where we strive to provide world-class vocational rehabilitation to persons with disabilities and/or barriers to employment while providing excellent customer service to a diverse range of customers.

One of Peckham’s core values is “People matter to us – A WHOLE LOT”, demonstrating our commitment to our people and the communities we serve.

We strive to be people-centered in all we do.

SUMMARY

The W.I.O.A. Youth Career Coach provides services for at-risk youth with a focus on education, skill development, work experience and support for youth to successfully transition to careers and productive adulthood.

The Career Coach is responsible for all participant outreach, intake, objective assessment, enrollment, support, and follow-up services pertinent to the specific activities assigned for the year.

The program serves in-school and out-of-school youth through Workforce Innovation and Opportunity act funds using the Jobs for Michigan Graduates/Jobs for America's Graduates program model. This is a grant funded position.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruit and enroll students to the program targeting youth who are at risk of dropping out of school prior to graduation, those who are recent dropouts or who are most likely to be unemployed after graduation, are undecided on a career path with no plans of post-secondary education.
• Assess student academic levels and coordinate remediation and/or tutoring required for students to improve their basic education skills toward graduation.
• Coordinate career counseling activities and establish student objectives leading to the attainment of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, or a recognized post-secondary credential.
• Deliver the curriculum developed by JAG National, monitor student progress to assure mastery of all competencies.
• Assist with program recruitment by developing and maintaining a strong relationship with the Eaton County court system
• Organize the establishment of a highly motivational, career-oriented student-led organization for the purposes of developing leadership, community service and teamwork skills.
• Develop and maintain an advisory committee to assist in the recruitment, screening, and selecting students who are most in need of services.
• (In-School posting only) Provide mentoring and refer to school or community-based services as needed to overcome the barriers to successful completion of individual objectives.
• Attend JMG staff development experiences and staff meetings.
• Assist with special events or peer-based training as needed.
• Develop work-based learning and/or job shadowing experiences linked to the JAG Model curriculum to enhance student learning and occupational specific skills in their chosen career field.
• Maintain contact with non-seniors during the summer months to increase the probability of their returning to the program and graduating.
• (In-School posting only) Provide personal and confidential information for screening in accordance with local and state laws and organizational policies governing those working directly with students in schools.
• Complete and regularly maintain all paper and electronic documentation as required by Peckham, CAMW!, JMG, and the program.
• Ensure that all required documentation is obtained and maintained according to contract requirements.
• Exceed all contract performance goals.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain safe and clean work environment

Promote Peckham’s vision values and services to all customers and stakeholders

Assist in maintaining organizational wide quality standards

Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-3 years of experience working with youth or career coaching
• High School Diploma or GED
• Excellent communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office

PREFERRED QUALFICIATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in a related field
• Previous experience in W.I.O.A. or W.I.A. Youth programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.

PECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Business Line: Human Services

• Location: Lansing, MI
• Worker Sub-Type: Staff Member

ABOUT PECKHAM

Peckham is a national award-winning social enterprise, recognized for its achievement in providing exceptional vocational rehabilitation for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. We accomplish our mission by working with community partners and through our own diverse business lines consisting of apparel manufacturing, warehousing, call centers, environmental services, and farming. Peckham prides itself on having a great culture which fosters a respectful, collaborative, and fun work environment. Employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, share ideas, and engage in lifelong learning. Our culture further supports our mission by encouraging flexibility, health, and wellness. Staff enjoy benefits such as generous PTO policies, modern facilities, pet friendly work sites, free fruit, fitness classes, massages available for purchase, and opportunities for flexible work arrangements.

MISSION

Peckham, a nonprofit community vocational rehabilitation organization, is a unique business and human services agency which values quality, diversity, and performance. Our mission is to provide a wide range of opportunities to maximize human potential for persons striving for greater independence and self-sufficiency. We embrace collaboration, effective resource management, and innovative approaches to achieve world-class excellence.

VISION

To prove that people with disabilities and other barriers are more than capable of delivering world-class, high-quality products and solutions.

Peckham is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

For more information on the equal employment obligations of Federal contractors, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. Visit www.peckham.org to learn more.

[1] Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.