Youth Career Coach & Pathways Navigator

Northwest Michigan Works; Traverse (MI); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 51 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Northwest Michigan Works is seeking a dedicated Youth Career Advisor to serve Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties. You will guide young adults toward achievable career goals, supporting decisions and actions to reach them.

You will mentor, evaluate progress, and connect clients with education and employment resources, offering individual and group work-based learning experiences while maintaining detailed records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience working with youth in an educational or human services setting.
• Ability to build effective partnerships and collaborative relationships with clients, team members, community organizations, training providers, and agencies.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to be insured to drive agency vehicles.
• Willingness to travel for program events and student activities.
• Comfort and skill in presenting to individuals and groups, including leading workshops and informational sessions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, social media, and other business software.
• Case management experience, including data entry and tracking.

Responsabilités

• Help young adults create career goals and support action steps.
• Mentor and empower individuals, overcoming barriers to education and employment.
• Conduct evaluations and connect clients with resources.
• Work with clients individually and facilitate work-based learning experiences in groups.
• Maintain significant documentation in computer databases.

Connaissances

Youth program coordination

Partnership building

Customer service

Oral and written communication

Driver's license

Travel willingness

Public speaking / workshop facil

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Case management

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Outils

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Description du poste

Northwest Michigan Works is seeking a dedicated Youth Career Advisor to serve Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties. You will guide young adults toward achievable career goals, supporting decisions and actions to reach them.

You will mentor, evaluate progress, and connect clients with education and employment resources, offering individual and group work-based learning experiences while maintaining detailed records.