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Pulaski County Special School District Career Coach (2024-2025 School Year) in Little Rock, Arkansas
QUALIFICATIONS:
Arkansas Teacher certification
Must earn a Career Services Provider Certificate within one year of employment
Experience with crisis intervention, motivational interviewing and effective listening
Demonstrated advanced knowledge and ability in the following areas: academic and skills assessment methods; Federal/State grant management; labor market information and career development strategies; mentoring or advising; effective oral and written communication; excellent interpersonal skills; problem solving and critical thinking skills; experience in training and/or outreach activities; relevant experience in education preferred; ability to work effectively with diverse populations and information technology literacy skills
Be well organized with excellent leadership skills
REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Adult Education
JOB GOAL: Act in a dual role as a counselor and case manager to assess clients’ needs and provide direct support and services to participants.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :
Assist students in exploring careers, goal setting, job search skills, resume preparation, job applications and interview skills.
Refer participants to Adult Education instructor or other staff for testing, entering post-secondary and training and apprenticeship programs.
Connect clients to resources such as transportation, childcare, housing, counseling, etc.
Plan and host events and activities to promote and recruit participants
Conduct orientation meetings for participants and partner agency counselors
Develop and distribute promotional materials to partners to assist in outreach and recruitment
Maintain electronic client files in order to generate monthly, quarterly and yearly reports.
Interpret and respond to federal grant guidelines.
Work with TANF Case Managers to create subsidized employment opportunities with local employers.
Foster relationships with community partners and faith-based organizations to enhance the program goals.
Conduct and review assessment for clients/students interested in enrolling in TANF certificate programs to determine eligibility.
Assist in the preparation of the education and training plan for participants.
Refer clients/students to adult education or short-term certificate programs.
Assist students eligible to enroll in certificate programs with the enrollment process.
Provide access to advising, mentoring and/or case management services for students enrolled in approved program goals.
Assist partner agency staff in providing support services to their participants enrolled in approved programs at the college.
Certify eligibility for participation and reimbursement upon enrollment and monthly thereafter for adult education and community partners.
Maintain attendance records for all information sessions, orientation and other events.
Document participant progress from intake through assessment, enrollment and program completion in individual case files.
Identify participant support service needs and document all referrals.
Report on client/student successes, lessons learned and other anecdotal reports as necessary to provide comprehensive reports.
Prepare files for federal yearly audit.
Serve on assigned committees and task forces within the adult education program.
Attend and participate in committee, staff, information and professional meetings related to the TANF Program and adult education.
Maintain complete confidentiality of client/student records and other information of a confidential nature.
Perform other duties as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :
Salary Range: Teacher Salary Schedule. (Placement depends upon education and experience.)
Length of Contract: 190 days per contract year
EVALUATION :
Performance of this job will be evaluated according to provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE :
Interested and qualified applicants should submit a completed application online at www.pcssd.org . Personnel currently employed by the district who meet the necessary qualifications may apply by submitting an online in-district application.
IT IS THE POLICY OF THE PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, SEX, AGE, QUALIFIED DISABILITY, OR VETERAN IN ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, EDUCATION SERVICES, FINANCIAL AID, AND EMPLOYMENT. THE DISTRICT WILL MAKE SPECIAL EFFORTS TO EMPLOY AND ADVANCE WOMEN, BLACKS AND DISABLED PERSONS. EQUITY CONCERNS MAY BE ADDRESSED TO THE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR EQUITY AND PUPIL SERVICES.