About Jobs for Ohio's Graduates (JOG): At JOG, we're on a mission to empower young adults facing barriers to education and employment, guiding them toward a future filled with opportunity and success. Through mentorship, skill development, and advocacy, we pave the way for our participants to achieve their dreams and contribute positively to their communities.

Position Overview: 

• Focuses first on the completion of high school or its educational equivalent,
• Promotes positive relationships in both the public and private sectors, and
• It becomes a telling presence in the communities in which it resides to more ably advocate the community's mutual needs and the clients it serves.

As a Workforce Development Specialist in Summit County, you will:

• Develop a roster of young adults by screening and assessing program participants through motivational interviewing, orientation, and interpretation of assessment tools.
• Accomplish young adult-focused goals by assessing needs, developing youth's skill set, providing mentorship, instruction, monitoring, supporting, and tracking/documenting progress while promoting the goals of JOG and facilitating compliance with JOG's standards and objectives.
• Work collaboratively with all members of the JOG team to determine best practices for participants, collectively aiding in barrier removal and goal achievement.

Job Requirements:

• Available for work hours scheduled Monday through Friday.
• Twelve-month school session.
• Local daytime travel is occasionally required.
• Computer skills include MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and online database management systems.
• A Bachelor's degree is required. Teaching, Social Work, Human Resource Management, Career Development, Job Placement/Development, Employment and Vocational Counseling, Career Guidance, Vocational Education, Community Service Administration, and Work experience with the private sector or disadvantaged youth.

Pay:

$40,000.00 - $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person