Job Information
Ser Metro-Detroit Career Coach Part-Time in Detroit, Michigan
JOB TITLE: Career Coach
DIVISION: *Adult Services *
DEPARTMENT: *SEMCA (WayneLINC) *
*LOCATION: *Highland Park American Job Center (144 E. Manchester St., Highland Park, MI 48203)
*REPORTS TO: *Lead Career Coach
*FLSA STATUS: *Non-Exempt/Hourly
*CLASSIFICATION: *Part-time -30 hours a week
*APPROVED DATE: *6/24/2024
*JOB SUMMARY: * Assists program participants in obtaining stable employment and advancing themselves toward economic self-sufficiency by providing comprehensive support services.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interview potential program participants who have been referred to SERCO for services; review applicants' applications and other documentation to assess possible barriers to address.
Provide comprehensive support services to assigned program participants. Duties include, but are not limited to, individual counseling, transportation plan development, child care planning, drug abuse treatment and other specialized services referrals.
Works with program participants to develop an ISS plan of action and Career Plan, outlining necessary steps for the individual to increase job readiness, address barriers to employment, and achieve primary and secondary goals.
Provides counseling and intervention to address observed barriers that may reduce the participant's chances of successfully completing the program; makes referrals as needed. Works with representatives of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Friend of the Court, Department of Corrections and/or other agencies as necessary to ensure that the needs of the participant are addressed, including those affecting program compliance.
Provides referrals to education-related activities that will increase skills and/or lead to a certification needed to achieve basic skills and/or employment.
Develop and maintain a working relationship with program participants and staff to ensure that concerns/barriers to successful program completion are addressed and resolved appropriately.
Maintains participant records, ensuring documentation of all program activities, attendance records, progress reports, and other information as required by SERCO and the program funding source.
Attends meetings as required by SERCO, the training institution and/or other agencies to address participant concerns.
Conduct home visits as necessary.
Maintains knowledge of current labor market and occupational trends.
Contributes to the team effort by performing other duties as assigned.
*SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: *None
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JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year College or University in Social Work, guidance, counseling, or related field.
One to two years of experience in case management or related field.
Bilingual language skills in English/Spanish or English/Arabic preferred.
Working knowledge of local community services and agencies.
Computer skills necessary to maintain various records and reports.
Interpersonal skills necessary to build positive relationships with program participants and various
support agencies.
Mental ability to handle pressures related to dealing with multiple individuals from diverse
backgrounds and varying levels of need.
Must be willing to travel and work fle