Bilingual Career Coach, Blueprint (NCS) Mayor's Office of Employment Development
Bilingual Career Coach, Blueprint (NCS) Mayor's Office of Employment Development
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$ 40589 - 64385
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THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
Salary Range:
$40589.00 - $64385.00 Annually
Starting Pay:
$59987.00 Annually
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Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact both on the job and in the community while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and the City of Baltimore we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical prescription drug dental vision optional life AD&D and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs support groups and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here:
NOTE: GRANT POSITIONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS
The Mayors Office of Employment Development (MOED) coordinates and directs workforce development initiatives responsive to the needs of Baltimore City employees and job seekers in order to enhance and promote the local economy. At MOED we view our mission broadly to deliver economic justice to our city! To us economic justice means creating an equitable workforce system for all residents especially those who have been generationally and systemically disadvantaged one that is responsive to their needs and ensures viable economic opportunities. Our vision is for every City resident to maximize his/her career potential and all employers have the human resources to grow and prosper a workforce system that works.
Job Summary:
The Maryland Blueprint Career Counselor role will work under the direction of the Mayors Office of Employment Development in partnership with the Baltimore City Public Schools Office of College and Career Readiness.
The person hired for this role will deliver critical career advising services through the Blueprint for Marylands Future. The Blueprint is a landmark piece of legislation that includes comprehensive changes to Marylands early childhood and public schools. Increasing education funding by $3.8 billion each year over the next 10 years the Blueprint will enrich student experiences accelerate student outcomes and improve the overall quality of education in Maryland.
A key pillar of the Blueprint is to ensure all Maryland students are given the support needed to be college and career-ready by the 10th grade and pursue the post-second pathway most aligned with their skills and interests.
This role is responsible for implementing and delivering Blueprints career advising program to middle and/or high school students through 1:1 and group advising that supports students in identifying exploring experiencing and connecting to their career interests for successful postsecondary placement outcomes. The Career Coach will work as part of a team with other Career Coaches and school-based staff including school counselors post-secondary advisors MOEDs career navigators other school-based staff parents/guardians industry partners and cross-agency links.
Essential Functions:
- Provide career advising that supports students in creating their career journey plans that aid in their selection of one or more post-college and career readiness pathways
- Advise and support students including students that are high risk and/or underserved populations in obtaining essential job readiness skills
- Expose students and families to career options early and often to help them engage in school and to develop their career path
- Monitor maintain and track student experiences through City Schools work-based learning continuum (such as internships apprenticeships industry certifications etc.)
- Leverage and communication resources and connections including employers and programs including and not limited to Youthworks and Grads2Careers through MOED City Schools and Baltimore City Community College
- Make appropriate referrals to supportive services and school-based staff to meet student needs
- Keep accurate records and data on students related to their high school and post high school education training and employment outcomes. Compile data for local state and federal reports as necessary
- Coordinate and/or lead career readiness activities such as mock interview and resume workshops job shadows career days etc.
- Collaborate with school-based teams such as other career coaches school counselors post-secondary advisors MOEDs Career Navigators and other school-based staff for student college and career success outcomes
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Spanish Speaking Proficiency
Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited university in a relevant field preferred.
AND
Experience: Have two years of directly related experience working with young people.
OR
Equivalency Notes: An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted if it directly relates to the essential duties and responsibilities. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated understanding and/or certification in youth development practices.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Must speak Spanish fluently
- Understanding of youth development and career coaching frameworks
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse racial ethnic socioeconomic and gender backgrounds
- Strong analytical writing skills and oral communication skills
- Ability to develop and conduct presentations and training sessions
- Strong data and project management skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students school-based teams partners businesses associates and the general public.
- Knowledge of personal computers with word processing spreadsheet and database applications.
Work Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel to and between schools on a frequent basis.
- Background check and fingerprinting required
Additional Information
Background Check
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
Probation
All persons including current City employees selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.
Financial Disclosure
This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7 7-8 and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex ancestry creed national origin disability status genetics marital status military service sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Employment Type
Full-Time
