Youth Career Coach; HP AJC
Job in
Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan, 48203, USA
Listing for:
SER Metro-Detroit
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-12-31
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Youth Development, Life Skills Coach/Career Advisor
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Education / Teaching
Youth Development, Life Skills Coach/Career Advisor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Youth Career Coach (HP AJC)
JOB TITLE: Youth Career Coach
DIVISION: Youth Services
DEPARTMENT: SEMCA (WIOA) Youth Program
LOCATION: Highland Park American Job Center (144
E. Manchester St., Highland Park, MI 48203)
REPORTS TO: Lead Youth Career Coach
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt/Hourly
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time Regular
APPROVED DATE
: 9/9/2025
JOB SUMMARY: Assists youth obtain stable employment and advance themselves toward economic self-sufficiency by providing comprehensive support services, job readiness and vocational/post-secondary training.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Interviews potential program participants; reviews applicant’s application and other documentation to assess possible barriers to be addressed; provide initial academic assessments to identify participant’s learning styles.Provides comprehensive support services to assigned program participants. Duties include, but are not limited to, individual counseling, transportation plan development, childcare planning, drug abuse treatment and other specialized services referrals.Works with program participant to develop an Information Systems Services (ISS) plan of action and Career Plan, outlining necessary steps for the individual to increase job readiness, address barriers to employment and achieve primary and secondary goals.Administers career and job readiness assessment instruments including self-assessment, goal setting, workplace conduct and appearance, resume writing, job search strategies, networking, interviewing, negotiations, conflict management and effective communication.Modifies curriculum and materials as required to meet individual and program needs.Provides counseling and intervention to address observed barriers that may reduce the participant’s chances of successfully completing the program; makes referrals as needed. Works with representatives of the Department of Health and Services (DHS), Friend of the Court, Department of Corrections and/or other agencies as necessary to ensure that the needs of the participant are addressed.Provides referrals to education related activities that will increase skills and/or lead to a certification needed to achieve basic skills and/or employment.Develops and maintains a working relationship with program participants and staff to ensure that concerns/barriers to successful program completion are addressed and resolved appropriately.Maintains participant records ensuring documentation of all program activities, attendance records, progress reports and other information as required.Documents efforts and outcomes in One Stop Management Information System (OSMIS).Attends meetings as required to address participant concerns.Conducts home visits as necessary.Contributes to the team effort by performing other duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree (B.
A.) from four-year College or University in Social Work, guidance, counseling or related field.One to two years of experience in case management or related field.Bilingual language skills in English/Spanish or English/Arabic is preferred.Working knowledge of local community services and agencies.Computer skills necessary to maintain various records and reports.Interpersonal skills necessary to build positive relationships with program participants and various support agencies.Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.Mental ability to handle pressures related to performing multiple tasks requiring concentration and attention to detail and dealing with multiple individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of need.Physical ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (evenings/weekends).Must have a valid Michigan Driver’s license. Incumbent must also have reliable transportation to attend meetings outside of the office as needed.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently…
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