Ed​/Voc Specialist - BRAG Restore

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The B.R.A.G. Restore Educational/Vocational Specialist works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide educational, vocational, workforce development, and life-skills support to young adults ages 16–25 who have been identified as being at high risk of engaging in serious violence. The Educational/Vocational Specialist will work closely with Case Managers, the Program Director, community partners, employers, workforce providers, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to help participants identify and achieve short- and long-term educational and career goals.

The Specialist will help participants reconnect to education, secure employment and internship opportunities, develop job-readiness skills, explore career pathways, obtain credentials, and build the skills and professional relationships needed for long-term self-sufficiency.

The Specialist will contribute to developing and implementing each participant’s Sustainable Growth Plan, ensuring educational and vocational goals connect to the participant’s interests, strengths, needs, and long-term aspirations.

Grounded in Good Shepherd Services’ trauma-informed and strength-based approach, the Educational/Vocational Specialist will support participants in developing protective factors, increasing stability, strengthening positive relationships, and building pathways toward education, employment, and healthy adulthood. The Specialist will work in a culturally responsive manner and support programming offered in both English and Spanish, as appropriate.

The position will also facilitate interactive weekly life and job-skills workshops covering areas such as conflict resolution, healthy communication, time management, financial literacy, workplace expectations, resume development, interviewing, and other topics identified through participant needs and interests.

• Work collaboratively with Case Managers and the Program Director to assess participants’ educational, vocational, employment, and career-development needs and goals.
• Assist participants in developing short-term educational and employment goals, such as reconnecting with school, obtaining a GED or other credential, securing employment, completing job-readiness training, or accessing vocational programs.
• Help participants identify and pursue longer-term career pathways, credentials, education, training, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities consistent with their interests and strengths.
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