Career Development Coordinator

Company: JEVS Human Services
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: January 27, 2023

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Job Description



At JEVS Human Services, we believe in giving people possibilities-opportunities to be self-sufficient and satisfied. Each year we touch nearly 25,000 lives, focusing on individuals with physical, developmental, and emotional challenges as well as those facing adverse socio-economic conditions including unemployment and underemployment.



The Career Development Coordinator will provide guidance and supportive services informed by positive youth development and motivational interviewing practices to assigned program participants.

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• Act as a liaison with program partners including employers, internship sites, post-secondary schools, and other community partners.
  
  
• Use career assessment software and results for customizing member education and employment plans.
  
  
• Prepare and maintain database of post-secondary credential options, including employment, trade school, military, and colleges.
  
  
• Conduct bi-weekly outreach developments to establish paid-work opportunities ensuring the safety and suitability for members.
  
  
• Assist worksite recruitment, enrollment, and coordination of participant placement.
  
  
• Assist with the establishment and implementation youth-driven Project-based learning activities that support 21st century skill and career development.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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    A Bachelor's degree in business, psychology, education, social work, vocational or other appropriate fields.
    
    
    
    
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    Experience with Out of School Youth (OSY) and hard to serve populations facing multiple barriers to learning and employment.
    
    
    
    
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    Experience in job development, career services, and career counseling/coaching or other relevant experience a plus.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    What's in it for you:
    
    
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    • 401(k), with company match
      
      
    • Tuition assistance: Available to all employees with at least one year of service, for those enrolled in job-related, accredited, degree or certificate level courses
      
      
    • Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
      
      
    • Ample paid vacation and sick time
      
      
    • 10-12 paid holidays per year
      
      
    • Pre-tax commuter benefits
      
      
    • Continuing education, professional development opportunities, retreats, and training
      
      
    • Annual holiday party and office outings
      
      
    • Wellness workshops and activities and access to the Employee Assistance Program
      
      
    • Dress-down Fridays
      
      
    • Employee referral bonus
      
      
    • Reimbursement of eligible mileage and travel expenses
      
      
      
      
      
      For more information about what it's like to be a part of the JEVS team, visit our careers page at https://www.jevshumanservices.org/careers/
      
      
      
      
      
      Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided. Please contact your recruiter if you are in need of an accommodation during the interview process.
      
      
      
      
      
      JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's gender, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or membership in any other protected group. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided.
      
      
      
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