What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Specialist position at Jobs for Ohio's Graduates?
As a Career Specialist in our Summit County office, you will:
● Be integrated into an assigned Summit County high school(s).
● Assist high school youth to successfully transition to employment, enrollment or enlistment while collectively aiding in barrier removal and goal achievement.
● Competency instruction, promote the goals of JOG and facilitate compliance to JOG's standards and objectives.
● Assess participant needs, develop their skill set, provide mentorship, and track/document progress while working collaboratively with all members of the JOG team to determine best practices for participants.
A Bachelor's degree is required. Teaching, Social Work, 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 scheduled 8:00 - 4:30.
● Primary work location in Summit County high schools, secondary to JOG office.
● This is a year round position
● Local daytime travel is occasionally required within a five-county radius.
● Computer skills include MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Online database management systems.
