Job Description

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 Jackson County. The success of this position is dependent on being able to achieve grant goals, performance metrics and ensure enrollment compliance.

Job Duties

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

Mandatory Qualifications

(M1) Bachelor’s Degree or will obtain BS within 1 year from hire date in Counseling, Education, or related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
(M2) CANVAS experience.
(M3) Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
(M4) Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Desirable Qualifications

(D1) Classroom teaching experience.
(D2) Demonstrated experience in serving youth in achieving Career Pathways.

EEO Statement

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or qualified disability in its programs and activities. The college complies with non-discriminatory regulations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer, P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email address compliance@mgccc.edu.

The College:

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including: Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS; Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS; Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, Mississippi Gulf Coast Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS; Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS; West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS.

State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs

Classification

Administration

Open Date

05/02/2023

Close Date

05/08/2023

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

For more information on the position, please contact (Name, Address, Phone, and Email):

Erica Johnson, WIOA Youth Project Director, Community Campus, 228-897-9217, erica.johnson@mgccc.edu