Company Description

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

Job Description

The Lead JAG Specialist is the JAG subject matter expert and functions as lead for the JAG Career Coach Team providing support and guidance.

• Provides a comprehensive program of classroom, work-based, and community-based activities designed to help students achieve personal and program goals.
• Teach classes of the Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) curriculum in the assigned high school daily.
• Uses current and effective teaching methods to teach and instruct students including lecture and hands-on activities tailoring teaching methods to the needs of the students.  
• Develops classroom lesson plans incorporating the JAG curriculums along with supplemental materials, activities, and guest speakers to ensure students achieve specific JAG competencies.
• Grades and records students' assignments and assigns and reports letter grades for each student every marking period.
• Formulate and implement outreach activities to recruit and assists in identifying and selecting those students who would benefit from participation in the JAG program and works with school counselors to ensure required numbers are scheduled into JAG classes.
• Provides information and education to students and their parents/guardians about the JAG program and assists them in the enrollment process. 
• Assesses each student's educational and employment preparedness and administers required testing and assessments.
• Provides case management services, guidance, support, tutoring, and referral to other community partners when appropriate, to ensure students stay in high school and complete graduation requirements. 
• Inputs data into multiple database systems and maintains case files.
• Provides a minimum of monthly follow-up services to students for a minimum of one year following high school graduation or expected graduation date.
• Monitors and maintains program and participants data and records including graduation rates, positive outcome rates, employment rates, postsecondary rates, full-time jobs, and placement rates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Related Associate degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent work experience.
• Related work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Familiarity with the communities being served, with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resources.
• One to three years’ experience in workforce development or related programs preferred.
• Travel is required.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.

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