Workforce Career Coach (Youth), Acadiana
Company: Eckerd Connects
Location: Opelousas
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone
who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge
themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees
who are passionate about serving and -making a -difference -in the
lives of others. -Eckerd Connects provides Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act (WIOA) services through contracts with the U.S.
Department of Labor and local workforce boards, partnerships, and
strategies to provide and create a career pathway for youth,
adults, and dislocated workers. -Training services include
occupational skills training, customized training, on-the-job
training, incumbent worker training, and transitional employment
opportunities. -We provide youth with development, academic
instruction, career & technical education, and access to the 14
WIOA Youth Elements. We establish and develop relationships and
networks with large and small employers and their intermediaries as
well as develop, convene, or implement industry or sector
partnerships.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0Qtn-KpLpc&t=2sPlease
follow the link for more information about our Workforce Programs:
-https://eckerd.org/workforce-development/Position ConceptThe Youth
Career Coach is the primary point of contact with the participants
and others in the participant's circle of influence. The Youth
Career Coach will recruit for the program as well as seek
employment and educational opportunities as participants complete
the program. The Youth Career Coach must display initiative,
exercise judgment and make decisions that are consistent with
program goals. Provides case management and service coordination to
assist participants attain academic, personal, and professional
goals. Serve as a Primary Person and liaisons to services and
resources at the Workforce Solution Center and with partner
agencies and is vital to developing the key data points needed to
ensure program completion. Assists with the development,
coordination, and implementation of the ISS to ensure positive
placement and retention at the conclusion of services. The Youth
Career Coaches will maintain a caseload of Youth
participants.Essential Functions
- Outreach/Recruitment through attending/conducting activities in
the community relating to participant development.
- Assessment/Eligibility of participants per project plan.
- Maintain case records detailing service needs and
activities/arrangements for their fulfillment, according to
data-management procedures established by program management and
the funding sources.
- Deliver skills training in software applications, work
readiness skills and the development of basic remedial skills in
math and reading.Develop presentation and facilitation skills to
engage students in meeting program goals.
- Deliver program curriculum/objectives in classroom/simulated
workplace environment.
- Job Development by connect with employers and community
organizations on a frequent basis to market and enrich the program
and the success of the participants.
- Identify and recruit target population of clients and
employers.
- Data and paperwork management.Position SpecificationsEducation:
- Related Bachelor's degree, from an accredited College or
University preferred.Experience: -Past experience working with the
targeted population. 3+ years relevant work experience.Skills: -
Demonstrated proficient in using Microsoft Office applications or
online database tracking systems. Must have the ability to
efficiently manage a large participant caseload (Active and
Follow-up) in a fast pace environment. Must have the ability to
work independent of central office or direct management support.
Ability to maintain a leadership role with the students to motivate
and influence positive behaviors. Excellent verbal and written
communication skills. Knowledge and or experience with classroom
management techniques. -Other: -Must have appropriate and valid
state driver's license and be able to meet requirements for
Eckerd's Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes.
Must meet state criminal background check requirements.Travel: -
Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance and
be able to drive for business purposes.Physical Demands: -The
environment is an open office/classroom type facility that is
reasonably clean and comfortable. The incumbent is in a
non-confined setting in which he/she is free to move about. The
position requires that the incumbent spend time writing, typing,
speaking, listening, lifting (up to 25 pounds), carrying, seeing
(such as close, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and
adjusted focus), sitting, pulling, walking, standing, squatting,
kneeling and reaching.*This job description is intended to describe
the general nature and level of work being performed by a person
assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive
list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so
classified.Make more than a Living, Make a DifferenceWe provide our
employees with numerous opportunities for growth, education,
advancement, and the chance to contribute to business objectives.
We offer competitive salaries and an excellent comprehensive
benefits package including:Health, Dental and Vision Insurance --
-19 days of Paid Time Off the first year -- -11 paid holidays --
-Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5% -- -Flexible
spending accounts -- -Paid short-term and long-term disability --
-Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance -- -Voluntary term life
insuranceHeadquartered in Clearwater, Florida, and founded in 1968
by philanthropists, Jack and Ruth Eckerd, Eckerd Connects is one of
the largest national nonprofit child and family service
organizations in the United States. -Eckerd provides a full
continuum of life-changing behavioral health, child welfare
services, and workforce development through multiple offices and
facilities nationwide that strengthen families, assist young
adults, and help children succeed.Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc.
("Eckerd Connects") considers all qualified applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, or
status as a protected veteran. -Eckerd Connects is a drug-free
workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment
eligibility.*CB
Keywords: Eckerd Connects, Lafayette , Workforce Career Coach (Youth), Acadiana, Education / Teaching , Opelousas, Louisiana
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