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Career Specialist, WIOA Out of School Youth Program (PT)

Career Specialist, WIOA Out of School Youth Program (PT)

Passaic County Community CollegeHaskell, NJ, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Career Specialist who is responsible for preparing youth ages 16-24 for the workforce through the development and coordination of a wide array of quality job readiness and career development workshops targeted to in-demand employment sector. The Career Specialist links all aspects of job readiness and career development to set program participants on a successful career path.

This is a part-time, hourly position.

Example of Duties :

  • Coordinate all aspects of job readiness and career development programming.
  • Enter student data and maintain student database; maintain student files, and manage program records and complete reports for attendance, placement, and retention.
  • Provide career counseling to program participants and assist students in identifying a career pathway.
  • Provide job search support and guidance activities, including resume and cover letter review and development, interview coaching, job counseling, and other activities that will lead to successful job placements and career development; assist students with job placement or further studies.
  • Identify and schedule potential speakers or career professionals to speak to program participants.
  • Provide regular follow up and support to students exited from the program.
  • Develop relevant trainings and workshops to prepare students for the labor market.
  • Cultivate partnerships with local and regional employers to identify work-based learning, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities for program participants.
  • Develop and maintain liaisons with employers and the business community to obtain employment opportunities for students.
  • Develop and implement initiatives for job retention.
  • Assist in marketing the program and recruiting eligible program participants.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelors' degree in a related field required.
  • Minimum one year of experience as a career counselor, or related experience required.
  • Prior experience working effectively with diverse, low-income youth / adult student populations.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, required.
  • Excellent computer and database management skills required.
  • Previous experience working on a grant-funded project a plus.
  • Ability to work some evening and weekend hours as the program requires.

    • The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.