AMIKids Jacksonville, Inc.
Career Coordinator - AMIkids Jacksonville
1 day ago
Jacksonville
Job Description Position Summary The Career Coordinator role will develop and maintain vocational opportunities for AMIkids youth/participants based upon individual strengths specific to the vocational program and is a vital link between youth and the community. Essential Job Duties • Responsible for recruiting individuals (e.g. youth, participants, employers and community) to participate in the AMIkids Workforce Development Program and provide employment opportunities,, • Partner with Job Recruiter to identify appropriate employment opportunities for each youth,, • Follow up with youth’s/participants transition to jobs and post-secondary educational programs or vocation and resolve barriers youth may experience,, • Facilitate the development of individual participant plans that address specific vocational and/or educational goals based upon participants’ strengths;. Develop Individual Service Plans (ISP) for each participant,, • Maintain all participant files during active and follow up services,, • Prepare and maintain attendance records, services, report, case notes and other written materials for all enrolled participants employment activities,, • Administer interagency agreements for work study and related programs,, • Monitor applicable laws and regulations regarding employment practices and make prospective employers and applicants aware of them,, • May present workshops and informational meetings,, • Coordinate placement efforts with key individuals and agencies in the community (to include mentors, guest speakers, etc.),, • Develop and maintain a diverse and appropriate source of vocational and/or educational opportunities for participants, as well as a participant job bank,, • Assist with job placement, job shadowing opportunities, and service learning projects, to include providing transportation,, • Act as liaison among staff, community groups, the public and others and make them aware of the participants employment services at the Program,, • Supervise and oversee volunteers from agencies (e.g. AmeriCorps) and provide guidance, direction and feedback,, • Responsible for supervision, advising, counseling and role modeling for all youth,, • Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements,, • Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization,, • Associate degree,, • Two (2) years relevant experience, Workforce Development training and job placement preferred,, • Experience with working with at-risk youth a plus,, • Growth opportunities – we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within, • Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D, • PTO & Paid Holidays, • Wellness Benefits – EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc., • Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program, • Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.