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City of Baltimore · 1 week ago

Career Coach, Blueprint (NCS) - Mayor's Office of Employment Development

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$41K/yr - $64K/yr

2+ years exp

The City of Baltimore is seeking a Career Coach for the Mayor's Office of Employment Development to deliver career advising services through the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. This role involves working with middle and high school students to help them identify and pursue career interests and achieve successful postsecondary outcomes.

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Responsibilities

Provide career advising that supports students in creating their career journey plans that aide in their selection of one or more post-college and career readiness pathways

Advise and support students, including students that are high risk and/or underserved populations in obtaining essential job readiness skills

Expose students and families to career options early and often to help them engage in school and to develop their career path

Monitor, maintain, and track student experiences through City Schools’ work-based learning continuum (such as internships, apprenticeships, industry certifications, etc.)

Leverage and communicate resources and connections including employers and programs including and not limited to YouthWorks and Grads2Careers through MOED, City Schools, and Baltimore City Community College

Make appropriate referrals to supportive services and school-based staff to meet student needs

Keep accurate records and data on students related to their high school and post high school education, training, and employment outcomes. Compile data for local, state, and federal reports as necessary

Coordinate and/or lead career readiness activities such as mock interview and resume workshops, job shadows, career days, etc

Collaborate with school-based teams such as other career coaches, school counselors, postsecondary advisors, MOED’s Career Navigators, and other school-based staff for student college and career success outcomes

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Career coachingYouth development practicesData managementInterpersonal skillsAnalytical writingMicrosoft OfficePresentation skillsProject managementCommunication skills

Required

Have a bachelors degree from an accredited university in a relevant field preferred

Have two years of directly related experience working with young people

Have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted, as long as it directly relates to the essential duties and responsibilities

Understanding of youth development and career coaching frameworks

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and gender backgrounds

Strong analytical writing skills and oral communication skills

Ability to develop and conduct presentations and training sessions

Strong data and project management skills

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, school-based team, partners, businesses, associates, and the general public

Knowledge of personal computer with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications

Ability to travel to and between schools on a frequent basis

Background check and fingerprinting required