AAWDC - Anne Arundel Workforce Development CorporationCareer Coach In-School Youth - Southern High School Work Location: Southern High School - 4400 Solomons Island Road, Harwood, MD 20776 **Preference will be given to candidates residing in Southern Anne Arundel County, Calvert County & Charles County** Innovation - Collaboration - Excellence Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation, (AAWDC) is a nationally recognized, innovative workforce development organization that provides high-quality workforce development services to drive purposeful change in Anne Arundel County and across Maryland. AAWDC is the bridge between understanding the workforce and talent development needs of local and regional businesses and preparing individuals to meet their full career potential. AAWDC's vision, mission, and core values are at the heart of the way the organization achieves success. Job Summary - Career Coach In-School Youth - Southern High School The Career Coach is responsible for providing career counseling to middle and high school students, coordination of career exploration resources, work with partners on developing career exploration activities and administering these activities in the middle and high schools. The Career Coach will also work with students individually and in groups to assist them in determining their career pathway and matching post-CCR pathway. The Career Coach tracks and reports student progress through data management systems. Key Functions/Responsibilities To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
- Administer various career interest and aptitude assessments to determine occupational interests and career paths.
- Provide career coaching services to Youth clients while developing their individual career plan.
- Conduct virtual and in-person sessions for students, families, and partner staff to provide an overview of available services, facilitate workshops, teach job readiness skills and other group presentations.
- Work with AACPS staff to coordinate the activities including guest speakers, field trips to business sites, job showings, after school events, etc.
- Partner with teachers and administrators to integrate career counseling in existing classes including business visits and guest speakers.
- Collaborate with other agencies, nonprofits, and community partners to develop programming that assists students.
- Conduct job readiness activities and training.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to organize and support job readiness activities including, but not limited to mock interviewing, career fairs, job shadowing, essential soft skills training, and work experiences.
- Collaborate with external and internal partners to implement summer career exploration activities.
- Participate in development of career resources to be used by students.
- Assist students in the usage of self-service resources.
- Assist students with identifying work experience and internship opportunities, including apprenticeships.
- Attending conferences, staff meetings, and AAWDC functions, as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Work Hours. As an AAWDC team member, it is AAWDC's responsibility to determine your work hours in coordination with AACPS. No alternative scheduling or work hours will be accommodated unless sufficient documentation supports a required change in work schedule. The below is the work schedule for Career Coaches: Middle School Career Coaches* Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (7.25 hrs. each day) Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (6 hrs.) *This work schedule applies to all middle school career coaches except for the career coach at Monarch Global Academy Laurel, who will have a different work schedule.High School Career Coaches Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. (7.25 hrs. each day) Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (6 hrs.) Summer. The In-School Career Coach position is a twelve (12) month position: therefore, the expectation is that staff will work over the summer when school is no longer in session and be required to provide support to whichever summer program(s) the Director of In-School Youth Services assigns the team member. Remote/Virtual Work. The In-School Career Coach position requires staff to be onsite in their assigned schools every day, Monday through Friday, unless Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) are closed. On days when AACPS is closed but AAWDC is open, AASCE/Blueprint staff are required to report to the Career Center. Unless there is inclement weather and AAWDC's Human Resources (HR) department has sent out an email with very clear directives about working from home, In-School Career Coaches do not have the option to telework. Supervisory Responsibilities:
Requirements QualificationsEducation and Experience Requirements:
- Two or more years working with youth in education, workforce, case management, human services, or social services.
- Proficiency in Spanish (Preferred).
- Experience working in K- 12 school system (Preferred).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of and experience in compliance with organizational policies, established procedures, regulatory requirements, and federal and state laws.
- Knowledge of career counseling theories and techniques, including the impact of cultural values and unique needs of a diverse population, must be demonstrable.
- Experience in preparing and conducting client workshops.
- Excellent organizational skills include the ability to prioritize work and manage deadlines successfully.
- Commitment to outstanding service delivery, teamwork and client outcomes must be verifiable through references.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, to include Excel and Word.
Work Environment:
- General office environment.
- General Hours for this position are aligned with the hours of the school(s) assigned.
- Monday - Friday with flexibility to fulfill 35 hours per week.
- Position may require evening and weekend hours as determined by departmental needs.
- Position may require local travel within Anne Arundel County.
Physical Demands:
- This position requires movement about the inside the office to access files, office machinery etc.
- This position requires the ability to move (with assistance) tables weighing up to 50 pounds.
- This position requires the ability to move chairs up to 15 pounds without assistance.
Benefit Summary - AAWDC supports the needs of employees both in and outside of the work environment. Full-time AAWDC employees enjoy a robust benefits package including but not limited to: **FREE Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage**
- 35 hour work week
- Medical Insurance - employee paid portion of just 14% of total cost - AAWDC pays 86%!
- Dental Insurance - FREE to employees - AAWDC covers 100% of the cost!
- Vision Insurance - FREE to employees - AAWDC covers 100% of the cost!
- Retirement Plan - match is one dollar for every two dollars contributed, up to maximum of 5%
- Life & Accident Insurance - Free to employees - AAWDC covers 100% of the cost!
- Vacation Time (Annual Leave) - Eligible to accrue up to three (3) weeks to start!
- Holidays - twelve (12) paid holidays
- Personal Days - two (2) Personal Days for non-recognized holidays
- Sick Leave - up to 40 hours a year
- Professional Development - up to $2,000.00 per year
- Tuition Reimbursement - up to a $500.00 per year
- Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances for employee, spouse & children
- Voluntary AFLAC Insurances - Accident-Only, Cancer Indemnity, Critical Care & Hospital Confinement
- Voluntary Life Coverage - Transamerica Universal Life Insurance for employee, spouse & children
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, with a strong commitment to a diverse workforce. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, color, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Salary Description $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year