WIOA Youth Instructor /AS1333P

About the Role

Solely responsible for the implementation, execution, and monitoring of the WIOA Out-of-School Youth grant objectives and participant objectives. Provides career counseling, job readiness training, job search and placement assistance, case management, and training/re-training and follow-up services to WIOA-eligible out-of-school youth within Harrison County. Success is measured by achieving grant goals, performance metrics, and ensuring enrollment compliance.

Responsibilities

• Market and recruit eligible youth for program services.
• Determine youth eligibility for program entry as defined by WIOA requirements.
• Complete Intake Packet and all required forms and submit to the Twin Districts Workforce Area in a timely manner.
• Administer Test of Adult Education (TABE) as needed.
• Administer ACT WorkKeys assessments as needed.
• Develop plans for tutoring, work readiness, and academic enrichment for program participants.
• Prepare participants to participate in work experiences by reviewing both hard and soft skills needed to obtain and maintain employment.
• Provide training for the Youth Program Elements of WIOA.
• Schedule all HSE testing for participants.
• Assist youth in accessing advanced training, employment, and/or post-secondary education opportunities.
• Maintain participant attendance records and accurate case notes for each participant concerning participation in tutoring and work readiness or academic enrichment.
• Recruit industry partners to develop youth work experience opportunities.
• Select and schedule outside presentations as needed.
• Update Individual Service Strategy for each participant.
• Provide custom workshops and assessment sessions for other groups as requested.
• Arrange after youth program contact information database and follow-up procedures.
• Maintain monthly status changes, monthly and quarterly reports.
• Maintain confidentiality as it pertains to participants.
• Order all program supplies as needed.
• Attend MGCCC and WIOA meetings as directed.
• Adhere to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College calendar, policies, and procedures.
• Adhere to the Workforce Innovations and Opportunities Act policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned by MGCCC administrative designee.

Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Education, or related field.
• Classroom teaching experience.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient skills in basic internet and email, and Microsoft Office.

Desirable Qualifications

• Professional/employability skills teaching experience.
• Two years of experience in teaching/training youth.
• Demonstrated experience in serving youth in achieving Career Pathways.
• Experience teaching WIOA-classified youth ages 16-24.
• Community College, SCT Banner, or Canvas experience.