Workforce Development Specialist – Full Time

Welcome to Jobs for Ohio's Graduates. Our mission is to help young adults with multiple barriers complete their education and successfully transition to employment at a livable wage or enroll in post-secondary job training.

The organization will further facilitate the advancements of its participants through a planned program that:

• Focuses first on the completion of high school or its educational equivalent,
• Promotes positive relationships in both the public and private sectors, and
• It becomes a telling presence in the communities in which it resides to more ably advocate the community's mutual needs and the clients it serves.

As a Career Specialist in Medina County, you will:

• Develop a roster of young adults by screening and assessing program participants through motivational interviewing, orientation, and interpretation of assessment tools.
• Accomplish young adult-focused goals by assessing needs, developing youth's skill set, providing mentorship, instruction, monitoring, supporting, and tracking/documenting progress while promoting the goals of JOG and facilitating compliance with JOG's standards and objectives.
• Work collaboratively with all members of the JOG team to determine best practices for participants, collectively aiding in barrier removal and goal achievement.

A Bachelor's degree is required. Teaching, Social Work, Human Resource Management, Career Development, Job Placement/Development, Employment and Vocational Counseling, Career Guidance, Vocational Education, Community Service Administration, and Work experience with the private sector or disadvantaged youth.

Job Requirements:

• Available for work hours scheduled Monday through Friday.
• Twelve-month school session.
• Local daytime travel is occasionally required.
• Computer skills include MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and online database management systems.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Medina, OH: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person