Job description

Division: KRESA - Career Connect

Position Type:
12-Month
Full Time
Mon-Fri, 7:30-4:30
(Grade 15)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Do you enjoy helping young people? Are you extremely detail oriented and energized by helping others find a path to reach their education and/or career goals? Do you find yourself daydreaming about a job that provides stability, growth opportunities, and fun co-workers? If you answered yes to these questions, then this position may be a great fit for you!

A Youth Career Coach provides support, guidance and access to resources to young people ages 14-24. This position will manage a case load of participants enrolled in the various youth program provided by YOU. The Youth Career Coach is perfect for an individual who is an expert multi-tasker and has the ability to form relationships and build trust with young people to help them find a path that is connected to both their passion and purpose. The ideal candidate has experience in a school or youth centered organization, maintains high standards and believes in providing equitable and meaningful opportunities for all.

KRESA is seeking a full-time Career Coach based at our YOU location, but supports all four counties Michigan Works! Southwest Service Centers (Branch, St. Joseph, Kalamazoo and Calhoun). You will work collaboratively with KRESA staff and other partners that provide services to the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
-Assist young people ages 14-24 with education and employment goals. Responsible for processing and completing registrations of eligible participants and supporting them throughout their journey with YOU.
-Complete assessment of academic and skill levels, career interests and aptitude and develop individual education and employment plans based on information gathered from participants' assessments and individual goals.
-Maintain detailed caseload files and track data. Responsible for meeting contractual goals, updating and maintaining required reports. Comply with all federal, state and local policies, procedures and regulations.
-Presents education and employment related information through workshops, both in person and virtually.
-Works collaboratively with other YOU and KRESA staff, as well as other key community and education stakeholders.
-Refers participants to partner programs and other community resources.
-Works as part of a team to develop and prioritize tasks in order to meet the needs of the populations served.
-Attends community meetings and serves as a public representative of the organization.
-Participates in professional development activities (workshops, meetings, seminars) to keep abreast of current program policies, youth employment laws and/or workforce information.
-Regular and consistent attendance.
-Other duties as assigned
-Some travel may occur to assist team members in other counties.

If you aren't sure if you are ready to apply, here are some additional perks to being our next Career Coach:
-You won't be sitting all day. If you are looking to boost your steps on your fitness watch, you will win here.
-If you are a people person, you're in luck. People, people, people everywhere. You will experience a diverse staff and participant base and you will get to know so many people.
-Our leadership team is great! Our managers, administrators and directors really do love their job and are here to support every one of us. You will actually see them, get to talk to them, and have a direct line of communication to reach out.
-We have a thing called a "Crazy Awesome Fun Committee." This committee provides fun conversation and activities every month. We thrive on staying connected as a team, having fun, and making sure that we support each other.
-Other duties as assigned.
-Oh, and we have a Wellness Team too. But you will have to join our team to find out more.

Minimum Skills and Education:
Bachelor's degree or minimum of three years of related professional experience in Workforce Development programs. Valid driver's license. Embraces and supports KRESA philosophies related to diversity, inclusiveness and anti-racism. Ability to interact effectively with individuals from a side range of cultures. Ability to discuss cultural differences with colleagues and clients. Ability to assess one's own strengths and limitations or challenges and integrate this understanding into interpersonal interactions.

Preferred Skills and Education: (Preference given to a candidate with these skills, education, etc.)
-Effectively present information in front of groups and engage audience
-Excellent communicator including listening skills, oral and written
-Interpersonal skills to effectively motivate and inspire young people
-Exceptional attention to detail, and strong organizational skills
-Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure
-Work in a team-oriented fashion
-Ability to efficiently use computer and applicable software
-Ability to problem solve
-Ability to read, analyze and interpret data
-Ability to write reports, correspondence
-Must have thorough knowledge of community resources and agencies
-Must be well organized and able to prioritize
-Maintains confidentiality
-Displays a willingness to support and make decisions with sound judgement in timely manner
-Adapts to frequent changes in the work environment

Apply online at www.kresa.org/jobs

Kalamazoo RESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals.

Notice of Non-discrimination: It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information (collectively, “Protected Classes”) or any other legally protected category be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following positions at Kalamazoo RESA have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Superintendents- Tom Zahrt & Mindy Miller. Contact information: 269-250-9200, 1819 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.17 - $26.53 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kalamazoo, MI 49007: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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