Daniel Boone Community Action Agency Career Development Specialist

POSITION AVAILABLE
Daniel Boone Community Action Agency, Inc. (DBCAA) is seeking a Career Development Specialist
to join our team! This position will be based in Jackson County and work with the Jackson County High
Schools to provide support and guidance for students as they explore career opportunities and plan their
future.
Position Summary: The Career Development Specialist will facilitate and host workshops to help inschool youth uncover their interests, strengths, and abilities. The goal of the Career Development
Specialist is for all who graduate to have a detailed career plan after graduation. The Career Development
Specialist will work with Business Service Consultants, employers, Chambers of Commerce, and other
business-centered partners to bring real-world expertise and opportunities to high school students; this
may include placing students with internships and apprenticeships to introduce them into careers where
applicable. Join us in our mission to assist youth find their career paths and make a lasting impact on
their future.
Responsibilities:

• Deliver and facilitate assessments to students for use in detailed career plans
• Facilitate soft skills training
• Advise students concerning degree requirements
• Proctor use of virtual reality equipment to help students gain knowledge on available careers
• Help guide students through creating a detailed career plan, with action steps needed to obtain

goals

• Develop and maintain relationships with multiple partners, including but not limited to, parents,

employers, Business Service Consultants, WIOA staff, and school staff

• When applicable, work with WIOA staff and Business Service Consultants to help place students

into internships and pre-apprenticeships

• Work with appropriate partners to plan and facilitate workshops focusing on workforce

development skills

• Maintain a positive attitude
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Social Work, Education, Business Administration or

a related field

• Applicants must complete and pass all requirements to work in the Kentucky Education System
• Valid Kentucky driver’s license
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills required, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of social media platforms, technology, and the ability to adapt to changing platforms
• Ability to multi-task
• Clear driving record & background check
• Pre-employment and on-going drug testing required

Benefit Package:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) retirement system
• Paid time off including holidays, personal & sick leave

Salary: $45,000 per year
Application Process:
Qualified applicants may submit an application by 4:30 PM EST, December 11, 2024 by email
to info@danielboonecaa.org or drop off in person, or by mail to Attn: Human Resources
Director, Daniel Boone CAA, Inc., 1535 Shamrock Road, Manchester, KY 40962.
For an application, please visit our website at https://danielboonecaa.org/wpcontent/uploads/dbcaa_job_application.pdf , call the DBCAA Human Resources Director at
(606) 598-5127, email info@danielboonecaa.org, or stop by one of our locations.
Daniel Boone CAA, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex,
gender identity, pregnancy, disability, age, medical condition, veteran status, genetic information, marital
status, retaliation, citizenship, sexual orientation, familial status, or any other legally protected
characteristic.
An Equal Opportunity Employe