Mississippi Department of Employment Security ยท 1 month ago
Career STEP Career Coach/Job Developer
Gulfport, MS
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$46K/yr - $48K/yrThe Mississippi Department of Employment Security is seeking a Career STEP Career Coach/Job Developer to provide career counseling and job readiness training for participants in the Career STEP Program. This role focuses on enhancing the employability of jobseekers and building relationships with local employers to secure job placements.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Recruit, establish and maintain relationships with local employers, public agencies, and industry partners within the TDWDA to develop and/or secure Work Based Learning and job placements leading to permanent gainful employment for program participants
Conduct outreach and recruitment activities for program participants and to market the SMPDD TANF Career STEP Program and the paid Work Based Learning component using approved material
Determine program eligibility as defined by the TANF requirements, provide case management, career coaching, and trainings as needed
Develop an Individual Career Plan (ICP) that includes a career pathway for each participant and update as needed
Match Career STEP participants with Work Based Learning opportunities according to interest, skill, and ability
Prepare participants for a successful work-based learning activity (apprenticeship, OJT, internship, etc.)
Coordinate with training providers, Career Coaches, participants, and staffing/payroll agency for processing of Incentives, Stipends, and onboarding of participants enrolled in Work Based Learning activities such as internships etc
Review invoices for accuracy, act as a liaison to reconcile discrepancies, obtain and maintain all supporting documentation and submit approved invoices to Program Admin for payment
Coordinate with employers to complete and maintain worksite agreements for work based learning activities
Organize and schedule worksite visits to monitor the progress of the Career STEP participant and obtain evaluations
Coordinate supportive services that will assist the participant with attendance and participation in program activities and make referrals to partnering agencies as appropriate
Establish and maintain accurate detailed records and obtain required supporting documentation of all Supportive Service Reimbursements and Work Based Learning activity services including but not limited to tracking hours worked, dollars paid, calculating transportation mileage, verification of attendance, completion, evaluations, and up to date case notes
Prepare Supportive Service Reimbursement payment requests for eligible participants, submit to Program Administrator for approval, and track by completing required monthly reports
Coordinate with the Career Coach, Training Vendor, Employer, Staffing/Payroll agency and/or the Program Administrator, to ensure the ongoing success of the Career STEP participant's work based learning placement, program participation and compliance
Meet with participants on a regular basis to review progress and make adjustments as needed (in person or by electronic means as the situation dictates)
Track services provided to participants and maintain monthly status changes and required monthly reports
Maintain updated labor market information to ensure knowledge of high demand occupations and become familiar with the services offered by all of the partners of the WIN Job Center
Assist with follow-up services to exited participants with unsubsidized employment as required
Maintain confidentiality as it pertains to the TANF funded program and participants
Coordinate with Program Administrator to achieve successful program outcomes
Attend all required meetings, and
Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Career counseling skills
Job readiness training skills
Mentoring skills
Ability to provide pre-employment skills to eligible participants ages 16 through 59
Ability to strengthen the workforce in the Twin Districts Workforce Development Area (TDWDA)
Ability to increase the employability and placement opportunities of jobseekers
Ability to cultivate business relationships and provide employers with skilled applicants
Ability to achieve and accurately track program goals and objectives
Recruitment skills
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with local employers, public agencies, and industry partners
Conduct outreach and recruitment activities for program participants
Determine program eligibility as defined by the TANF requirements
Provide case management, career coaching, and trainings as needed
Develop an Individual Career Plan (ICP) for each participant
Match Career STEP participants with Work Based Learning opportunities
Prepare participants for successful work-based learning activities
Coordinate with training providers, Career Coaches, participants, and staffing/payroll agency
Review invoices for accuracy and act as a liaison to reconcile discrepancies
Coordinate with employers to complete and maintain worksite agreements
Organize and schedule worksite visits to monitor progress of participants
Coordinate supportive services for participants
Establish and maintain accurate detailed records
Prepare Supportive Service Reimbursement payment requests
Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure ongoing success of participants
Meet with participants regularly to review progress
Track services provided to participants and maintain monthly status changes
Maintain updated labor market information
Assist with follow-up services to exited participants
Maintain confidentiality as it pertains to the TANF funded program
Coordinate with Program Administrator to achieve successful program outcomes
Attend all required meetings
Perform all other duties as assigned
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to work with a diverse population
Advanced user computer & software skills
Critical thinking skills
Ability to develop plans to aid in personal and career growth
Strong knowledge of the labor market
General knowledge of federally funded job training programs
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to multitask
Ability to problem-solve
Ability to pay attention to detail
Ability to work as a team
Ability to travel
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Business, or related field of study
Experience in employer engagement and the workforce system
Case management experience
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
Company
Mississippi Department of Employment Security
Mississippi Department of Employment Security. Helping Mississippians Get Jobs. Look for a job. File Unemployment Claims. Post Jobs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Walter Hille
Chief Information Officer
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