Essential Duties:

• Recruit and instruct students for the Jobs for Michigan's Graduates (JMG) program. JMG participants have a high degree of difficulty of being promoted into the next grade level, achieving graduation, and/or making a successful transition from school to a career.
• Administer assessments including pre-/post-tests and career interest surveys.
• Establish and implement a career development plan for all enrolled students.
• Advocates for the program and develops job opportunities, participates in public relations activities, attends meetings, and speaks to various community groups.
• Provides students with guidance, counseling, and support within appropriate limits; refers students to additional support services on an as-needed basis; takes responsibility for learning and complying with school policies such as mandated reporting, discipline, attendance, and the like.
• Complies with all documentation requirements in a timely fashion including contacts and activities involving students, employers, and other groups; develops and maintains a well-organized filing system.
• Assists students in finding and maintaining quality employment and/or post-secondary educational programs upon graduation; works closely with students and employers.
• Participates in staff, regional, and statewide meetings, and staff development activities.
• Assist Program Coordinator with activities related to youth payroll procedures.
• Perform other functions as become necessary to effectively implement the Program as assigned by the Program Coordinator.
• Tutor youth in the areas of math, language arts, science, and social studies at the high school level in preparation for the GED.
• Oversee program referrals throughout referral process to program registration.
• Administer academic assessments.
• Facilitate program orientation meetings and monthly workshops.
• Data entry and filing for Job's for Michigan's Graduates (JMG)
• Maintain office supply inventory.
• Must possess a good driving record.
• Valid driver's license, proof of insurance and own transportation required.
• Maintain regular, predictable in-person attendance.
• Follow work rules.
• Adhere to MCISD Guidelines and Policies.
• Carry out all other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalent, required. Associate degree, preferred.

Experience:

• Previous experience working with at-risk youth ages 14-24, preferred.
• Previous experience working in employment and training.

Skills/Other:

• Able to work independently.
• Ability to work 12 months per year.
• Ability to establish the appropriate boundaries while developing and nurturing supportive relationships with students.
• Ability to educate a variety of constituencies and interested parties about the program by developing ongoing relationships and making formal presentations.
• Meticulous records management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer skills.
• Knowledge of Monroe County.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform all duties with an awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Criminal History Check:

A Michigan and FBI criminal history check, post job offer and prior to employment. The processing fee of $43.25 is the responsibility of the applicant.

Childcare Background Check through the State of Michigan Department of Licen