Part Time Job Specialist – Jobs for Virginia Graduates Program

For theSchool Year

POSITION TITLE:

Part Time Job Specialist Jobs for Virginia Graduates Program

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Identifies recruits and instructs students who would most benefit from a program geared toward grade level promotion graduation and successful transition from school to a career with advancement opportunities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides appropriate curriculum and ensures students achieve specific JAG competencies through classroom instruction; teaches through a variety of methods including lecture handson activities and team teaching; tailors the program and teaching methods for the needs of each specific student and implements an intervention strategy for each individual.
2. Ensures an appropriate pool of students by directly recruiting students and obtaining referrals from an Advisory Committee school personnel and parents; holds interviews with prospective candidates and those making referrals to determine using JAG guidelines the appropriateness of the prospective student for the program.
3. Administers testing programs including pre/posttests and career interest surveys. Establishes and implements a career development plan for all enrolled students.
4. Ensures positive perceptions of the JVG program within schools by developing and maintaining positive effective working relationships with school personnel including teachers administrators students and members of the Advisory Committee.
5. Advocates for the program and develops a pool of effective community support resources by working with employers parents civic groups and legislators to build awareness of and support for the program; develops job opportunities participates in public relations activities attends meetings and speaks to various community groups.
6. Builds appreciation for teamwork sense of belonging and commitment to community service among JAG students by organizing and serving as advisor to a JG Career Association; creates training opportunities through handson activities film presentations guest speakers and workshops; assists with civic and social opportunities.
7. Provides students with guidance counseling and support within appropriate limits; refers students to additional support services on an asneeded basis; takes responsibility for learning and complying with school policies such as mandated reporting discipline attendance and the like.
8. Complies with all documentation requirements in a timely fashion including contacts and activities involving students employers and other groups; develops and maintains a wellorganized filing system.
9. Assists students in finding and maintaining quality employment and/or postsecondary

educational programs upon graduation; works closely with students and employers for 12 months after the end of the school year to ensure a satisfactory employment outcome; develops a plan for contacts with nongraduates to ensure effective transition to employment or additional education.

1. Participates in staff regional and statewide meetings and staff development activities.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs various schoolrelated functions such as lunch duty.
2. Participates in field trips.
3. Completes special projects and other projects/duties as assigned by the Regional Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelors degree in social service counseling business education or a related discipline is preferred. Equivalent combination of training education and experience may be considered.
2. Experience working with youth accompanied by knowledge of child development issues.
3. Skills in human relations leadership supervision and motivational techniques.
4. Ability to work 12 months per year.
5. Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
6. Ability to establish the appropriate boundaries while developing and nurturing supportive relationships with students.
7. Ability to educate a variety of constituencies and interested parties about the program by developing ongoing relationships and making formal presentations.
8. Ability to develop curriculum and educational opportunities consistent with the JAG model.
9. Working knowledge of basic computer applications such as word processing.

REPORTS TO:

Principal and/or other supervisor

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority