Job Information
Ser Metro-Detroit Career Coach (PATH) in Detroit, Michigan
Career Coach (PATH)
Full-Time Hourly
144 E. Manchester St. Highland Park, MI, US
YesterdayRequisition ID: 1177
Apply
Salary Range:$19.20 To 20.19 Annually
*JOB TITLE: *Career Coach
*DIVISION: *Adult Services
*DEPARTMENT: *SEMCA PATH
*LOCATION: *Highland Park American Job Center (144 E. Manchester St., Highland Park, MI 48203)
REPORTS TO: Program Manager
*FLSA STATUS: *Non-Exempt/Hourly
*CLASSIFICATION: *Full-Time Regular
*APPROVED DATE: *5/16/2024
*JOB SUMMARY: *Assists program participants to obtain stable employment and advance themselves toward economic self-sufficiency by providing comprehensive support services.
* *
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interviews potential program participants who have been referred to SERCO for services; reviews applicant's application and other documentation to assess possible barriers to be addressed.
- Provides 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 participant 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.
- Develops and maintains 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.
- Conducts home visits as necessary.
- Maintains knowledge of current labor market and occupational trends.
- Contributes to the team effort by performing other duties as assigned.
* *
SUPERVI