Lead Career Planner

Salary $53,000-56,000 year

Lead Career Planner

Exempt

Scope of Position:

Provide career coaching and case management for participating students at an assigned high school in Macomb County. Responsible for the eligibility and enrollment process, program orientation, and career and educational counseling services during the school year and summer season. Provide supervision and coaching for the High School Young Professionals (HSYP) Career Planners.

Essential Functions:

· Conduct eligibility, intake, and orientation services for interested youth

· Accurately complete required documentation for enrollment

· Engage in relevant recruitment strategies and messaging to youth, school staff, and parents/caregivers as needed

· Oversee participant activities and assist with workshop schedules

· Provide consistent and comprehensive case management and follow-up

· Provide mentorship, advocacy and academic support for participants

· Provide referrals to appropriate community resources or social service agencies when needed

· Maintain organized database of participants

· Track and reach or exceed weekly and quarterly goals of recruitment, enrollment, and progress with employability skill growth

· Document all participant contacts and activities in case notes

· Share information with appropriate staff and/or funding agencies

· Maintain participant files as specified by contractor

· Develop and update a customized service plan to align with participant employment and training goals, in-line with their high school educational goals, if appropriate

· Ensure participants follow through with planned activities as outlined in contract with funding agency

· Work with school officials, counselors, community partners, technology centers and community colleges to arrange career exploration opportunities

· Provide leadership and direction to HSYP staff and conduct staff development as needed

· Review and approve HSYP staff timesheets and time off

· Collaborate with Program Manager to ensure that HSYP performance goals are achieved and to address performance challenges

· Provide positive vision for required changes during program operation

· Other opportunities as available

Education and Experience Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred, or equivalent experience

· Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts

· Demonstrated telephone, computer and written communication skills

· Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor require

· Customer service experience required

· A working knowledge of MS Office

· A valid driver's license is required