Next Step Workforce Specialist

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for essential program recruitment, workforce and educational activities and documentation that supports participant eligibility, program progress and performance. 
• Coordinate and co-facilitate youth services which include but are not limited to: providing mentorship, instruction, monitoring and support that allow young adults to develop goals and actionable steps that permit meaningful progress and attainment. 
• Works collaboratively with all members of the JOG team to determine best practices for participants, collectively aid in barrier removal and goal achievement.
• Maintain working relationships with all building partners at the Next Step Room, within Summit County Ohio Means Jobs. 

Position Requirements:

•       Position requires standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time

•       Must be able to communicate effectively to a group of individuals with varying skill levels

•       Computer skills including, but not limited to: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, online database management systems.

•       Work hours of 8:00-4:30 pm

•       Flexible work location - Local, daytime travel occasionally required within a four-county radius.

Qualifications:

 Bachelor’s degree required.

Preferred training or experience in the following areas:

Business Administration

Communication

Teaching

Social Work

Career Development

Job Placement/Development

Employment and Vocational Counseling

Career Guidance

Vocational Education

Community Service Administration

Work experience with private sector or disadvantaged youth

This is a Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30pm that is fully in person.

The Jobs for Ohio's Graduates (JOG) is a partner of the National Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) organization. JOG follows JAG's curriculum and program model to provide excellent results for young individuals facing various challenges to success. JOG's performance is measured based on JAG's 6 national standards for academic achievement and employment. JOG has consistently met or surpassed these 6 standards for 25 years in a row. For the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2022, JOG achieved the following outcomes: The Jobs for Ohio's Graduates (JOG) is a partner of the National Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) organization. JOG follows JAG's curriculum and program model to provide excellent results for young individuals facing various challenges to success. JOG's performance is measured based on JAG's 6 national standards for academic achievement and employment. JOG has consistently met or surpassed these 6 standards for 30 years in a row.