What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Specialist position at Jobs for Ohio's Graduates?
Welcome to Jobs for Ohio's Graduates. Our mission is to help young adults with multiple barriers, complete their education and successfully transition to employment at a livable wage or enroll in post-secondary job training.
The organization will further facilitate the advancements of its participants through a planned program that:
Focuses first on the completion of high school or its educational equivalent,
Promotes positive relationships in both the public and private sectors, and
It becomes a telling presence in the communities in which it resides to more ably advocate the community's mutual needs and the clients it serves.
As an Out-of-School Career Specialist in Ashland County, you will:
Develop a roster of young adults, by screening and assessing program participants through motivational interviewing, orientation, and interpretation of assessment tools.
Accomplish young adult-focused goals by assessing needs, developing youth's skill set, providing mentorship, instruction, monitoring, supporting, and tracking/documenting progress while promoting the goals of JOG and facilitating compliance with JOG's standards and objectives.
Work collaboratively with all members of the JOG team to determine best practices for participants, collectively aiding in barrier removal and goal achievement.
A Bachelor's degree is required. Teaching, Social Work, Human Resource Management, Career Development, Job Placement/Development, Employment and Vocational Counseling, Career Guidance, Vocational Education, Community Service Administration, and Work experience with the private sector or disadvantaged youth.
Job Requirements:
Available for work hours Monday through Friday,: 8:00 - 3:30 pm or 8:00-4:30 pm.
Twelve-month school session.
Local daytime travel is occasionally required.
Computer skills include MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Online database management systems.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
This position offers a salary of $36,000 to $43,000 annually. Are you willing to accept compensation in this range?
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Ashland, OH (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $36,000 - $43,000
