Workforce Development Specialist

Job Description

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 scheduled 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.
  
  

Company Description

The Jobs for Ohio's Graduates (JOG) is a partner of the National Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) organization. JOG follows JAG's curriculum and program model to provide excellent results for young individuals facing various challenges to success. JOG's performance is measured based on JAG's 6 national standards for academic achievement and employment. JOG has consistently met or surpassed these 6 standards for 25 years in a row. For the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2022, JOG achieved the following outcomes: The Jobs for Ohio's Graduates (JOG) is a partner of the National Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) organization. JOG follows JAG's curriculum and program model to provide excellent results for young individuals facing various challenges to success. JOG's performance is measured based on JAG's 6 national standards for academic achievement and employment. JOG has consistently met or surpassed these 6 standards for 25 years in a row. For the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2022, JOG achieved the following outcomes:

• 92% of students graduated high school (JAG Standard 90%)
• 80% of students secured job placement (JAG Standard 60%)
• 79% of students obtained full-time jobs (JAG Standard 60%)
• 82% of students experienced positive outcomes (JAG Standard 75%)
• 42% are in further education (all post-secondary, credential/certificate, apprenticeship (JAG Standard 35%)
• 97% Connectivity rate, percent of participants JOG is able to contact post successful exit (JAG Standard 95%)
  
  

The Jobs for Ohio's Graduates (JOG) is a partner of the National Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) organization. JOG follows JAG's curriculum and program model to provide excellent results for young individuals facing various challenges to success. JOG's performance is measured based on JAG's 6 national standards for academic achievement and employment. JOG has consistently met or surpassed these 6 standards for 25 years in a row. For the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2022, JOG achieved the following outcomes: The Jobs for Ohio's Graduates (JOG) is a partner of the National Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) organization. JOG follows JAG's curriculum and program model to provide excellent results for young individuals facing various challenges to success. JOG's performance is measured based on JAG's 6 national standards for academic achievement and employment. JOG has consistently met or surpassed these 6 standards for 25 years in a row. For the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2022, JOG achieved the following outcomes: * 92% of students graduated high school (JAG Standard 90%) * 80% of students secured job placement (JAG Standard 60%) * 79% of students obtained full-time jobs (JAG Standard 60%) * 82% of students experienced positive outcomes (JAG Standard 75%) * 42% are in further education (all post-secondary, credential/certificate, apprenticeship (JAG Standard 35%) * 97% Connectivity rate, percent of participants JOG is able to contact post successful exit (JAG Standard 95%)