What are the responsibilities and job description for the In School Youth Career Development Specialist position at Middle Kentucky Community Action Partnership?
Middle Kentucky Community Action Partnership, Inc. is hiring a full-time In School Career Development
Specialist in the WIOA Program located in Breathitt, Lee, Owsley and Wolfe Counties. The regular working
hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The pay for this position is $45,000 a year.
Excellent benefit package for full-time employees includes; competitive pay, Anthem Health, Dental and Vision
Insurance; Life Insurance; Kentucky Retirement Plan; Kentucky Deferred Comp; paid vacation; paid sick leave
and paid holidays.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Career Development Specialist will work with high school students to help them explore career options,
opportunities, and pathways. The Career Development Specialist will facilitate and host workshops to help in-
school 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Deliver and facilitate assessments to students for use in detailed career plans.
- 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,
- When applicable, work with WIOA staff and Business Service Consultants to help place students into
- Work with appropriate partners to plan and facilitate workshops focusing on workforce development
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Knowledge of social media platforms, technology, and the ability to adapt to changing platforms.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Maintain a positive attitude.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably in Social Work, Education, Business Administration or a
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, Child Abuse and Neglect Check and criminal record check.
Applications can be found on our website at www.mkcap.org or at any Middle Kentucky location
throughout our service area. Deadline: Applications must be received no later than Wednesday,
November 27, 2024 at 12:00 PM. Applications can be faxed to (606) 666-9780 - Attn: Human
Resource Department, emailed to mkhroffice@mkcap.org, or can be dropped off at any Middle
Kentucky location throughout our service area including the Central Office located at 171 Howell
Heights Jackson, KY 41339.
Salary : $45,000