SUMMARY:
The purpose of this position is to ensure a youth-centered, goal-oriented process that prioritizes the ongoing assessment of youth needs for services to meet educational and employment goals. Career Engagement Specialists / Career Coaches provide case management, motivate participants, coordinate services, and provide information to prepare youth for post secondary education opportunities, academic and occupational training, and employment opportunities.

Communication skills are critical, as is a self-driven approach to work. Qualified candidates possess an ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and implement strategies to encourage self-reliance within them. The ability to create & manage documentation within in a database is required, as are skills general report preparation. B.A. or B.S. preferred but not required.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to gain experience within the non-profit,community service sector with an overall goal in pursuing a career in social work, student counseling, academic advising, teaching or educating, and beyond.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but are not limited to:

• Perform an ongoing review of each participant's progress to update and ensure goals are met.
• Provides or assists in the access to academic support.
• Ascertains career and employment adjectives to determine if a direct placement or a Work Experience opportunity is needed.
• Educate participants on alternative secondary school offerings or post-secondary education.
• Ensure that education is offered concurrently and in the same context as workforce preparation.
• Encourage leadership development opportunities, including community service and peer-education centered activities to encourage responsibility and other positive social and civic behaviors.
• Assist participants overcome barriers by providing supportive services or linkages with entities that can provide services, while ensuring the timely and proper documentation for these activities.
• Providing adult mentoring both during and following program participation via follow-up services that support successful performance outcomes which are documented through case notes.
• Assisting youth with securing and retaining employment.
• Document and retain indicators of performance accountability.
• Ensure Participants follow and work towards their IEP/ISS.
• Facilitates work readiness skills training to support a positive work ethic and successful job retention by participants based on various topics and skills
• Assist in resume building to aide participants in receiving employment opportunities
• Participate and provide input on monthly, quarterly, and annual performance operation goals and reports.
• Facilitates one-on-one counseling, workshops, and orientations to assist with work
• readiness
• Maintaining linkages with local education system(s) to provide options for basic skills training and other services to help participants overcome barriers to attaining sustainable employment.
• Prioritize career pathways for those participants seeking employment.
• Perform data entry into the Workforce Investment System and stay appraised of system changes and best practices.
• Document participant’s acquisition of skills, knowledge, and experience and verify as necessary.
• Enters advanced individual fund tracking to allocate funds for participant expenses in a timely and correct manner.
• Fulfilling the requirement to facilitate monthly services and activities by developing and utilizing comprehensive strategies to ensure program retention.
• Providing a continuum of services to reflect a progressive sequence of activities allowing individuals to experience success and increased responsibility, all of which must be clearly documented in case notes.
• Direct program development and priorities based on an overall goal to ensure all participants receive individualized, comprehensive, and integrated services to provide opportunities, preparation, and support necessary to successfully transition to a sustainable career path or educational focus.
• Ensures a closure is completed when a participant attains their goals, including detailed case notes and a transition plan for follow-up.
• Follow processes to safeguard all personally identifiable information.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position reports to the Site Coordinator and does not supervise staff.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: California Driver’s License and proof of auto insurance.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of local labor market and employer expectations.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employers, members of other agencies and the general public.
• Skill in public relations and marketing.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to get along and work effectively with co-workers and members of the public.
• Ability to learn program-specific database technology and promptly enter information into it accurately according to regulations.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Possession of Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training’ or equivalent combination of education and experience AND/OR
• Preferably one-year experience providing vocational counseling, employment assistance, case management, performing outreach or marketing a program.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively with groups of customers or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to calculate figures for accounting purposes.
• Ability to calculate hours worked for timekeeping purposes.
• Ability to apply basic bookkeeping and record keeping principles.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to research solutions and problem solve without direct instruction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is typically situated in a standard office environment resulting in little exposure to the weather and requiring no unusual physical abilities.Positions may be required to sit for lengthy periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Candidate Screening Process: Only complete applicant information will be evaluated by the screening committee as soon as possible after the closing date. Application materials will be evaluated to determine how fully the applicant meets the Desirable Qualifications. This evaluation process will determine which applicants may be invited for an interview. The most successful interviewees will be invited to a second interview. All costs incurred as a result of the application/selection process shall be borne by the applicant. Note: Incomplete applicant information will not be forwarded for consideration in the hiring process. All documents received become the property of CSET and will not be returned. Human Resources will not copy any of the materials submitted for the applicant. Notice to all candidates for employment The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. This requirement applies to both United States citizens and aliens. Community Service, Employment and Training, Inc. is an equal Employment Opportunity Employer, committed to equal opportunity and treatment in all aspects of it relations with staff members, without regard to race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age or disability.

Salary Range: $18.38- $25.04 hourly
Service Area: Tulare (home office) but services provided Countywide
Hours/week: 40
Close: Open til filled

This position would be working with at-risk young adults (ages 16 to 24)
LOCATION: Tulare and Cutler Orosi Offices

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.38 - $25.04 per hour

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