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Are you intrigued by the idea of being a part of an innovative program that guides young individuals in discovering their skills, interests, and values, and then goes on to connect them with potential career paths in a new and exciting manner?

If this resonates with you, apply to become a WorkSource Montgomery Career Coach. Our team will serve middle and high school students in cooperation with Montgomery County Public Schools. Career Coaches will be a part of a team that supports, inspires, and guides teens toward the realization of their career dreams and future goals.

This position includes opportunities to build connections with students, school staff, industry partners, and community organizations. The programming that will be used to anchor career exploration is conversational and focused on the language of the Holland Code. All on-the-job training will be provided through an earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship training model.

About Us!

WorkSource Montgomery, Inc. (WSM) is a nonprofit organization and fiduciary agent for Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act funding in Montgomery County. The non-profit organization operates the American Job Centers in Wheaton and Germantown and provides employment services to county residents who are unemployed or underemployed. WSM supports Montgomery County Businesses by engaging employers in various industries throughout the county to ensure that their workforce needs are being met. Additionally, WSM is responsible for delivering Career Coaching Services to all 6th to 12th-grade Montgomery County Public Schools students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Workdirectly with Middle or High School Students, on MCPS campuses, as assigned.
• Assist educatorsand administrators in integrating career awareness into core instruction.
• ProvideRIASEC and other strengths-based assessments to assist student self-understanding.
• Employ a dialogic modelof instruction to help integrate learning.
• Coordinatewith Industry Engagement staff to provide experiential learning opportunities so students can become familiar with industries and occupations that match their RIASEC themes.
• Assiststudents to becomeCollege, Career, and Community Readyas defined by MCPS.
• Supply informationto students regarding the MCPS program and initiatives that support career exploration. Examples include Career and Technical Education options, internships, or service-learning opportunities.
• Refer studentsto the appropriate MCPS personnel to complete their progression to CCCR readiness.
• Establish and maintainexcellent collaborative working relationshipswith WSM staff and partners, especially MCPS educators and administrators.
• Ensurethat WSM Career Coaching services are delivered in a manner that is culturally competent and equitable.
• Provide representationduring staff and public/community meetings on behalf of the WSM Career Education Team.
• Communicatewith families and other stakeholders regarding CCCR readiness.
• Document student progress.
• Utilize labor market informationthat will help them to make better decisions about their selected careers.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate

• Energetically Committedto facilitating young people in their understanding of themselves and possible career matches.
• Culture Creatorwithexceptional communication skills.
• Ability to establishrapport with WSM and MCPS staff and co-workers.
• Ability and drive todeliver innovativeCareer Education programs.
• Ability to effectivelyestablish prioritiesand manage multiple student needs in a fast-paced school environment.
• Knowledgeof the principles, practices, and techniques of Career Education program delivery andeager to learnnew strategies and skills.
• Ability toanticipateneeds and solve problems autonomous y (and sometimes creatively).
• Creative thinkerwith the ability to foresee issues and possible solutions.
• Ability to utilize or quickly learn technical tools such as management information systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams.
• Positivecan-doattitude.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and patience in dealing with multiple quickly shifting priorities and demanding timelines.
• Organizational and follow-up skills.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Preferred a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or related experience.
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience, preferably in a workforce development, educational, not-for-profit, or human services setting.
• Preferred Career Education experience in a public K-12 setting.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of WSM and Montgomery County Public Schools background screenings.

WSM Offers

• Competitive compensation.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Full benefits package including life and disability insurance.
• 403b retirement plan with up to 3% company match.
• Professional development based on the apprenticeship training model.
• Company events and team-building activities to promote workplace culture.

WorkSource Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. WSM makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

WSM completes Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. EOE, Including Disability/Vets.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://worksourcemontgomery.isolvedhire.com/jobs/981824-140725.html