Academic and Career Counselor - Lumberton, United States - Aspire Youth Development

Aspire Youth Development

Verified Company

Lumberton, United States

1 day ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Purpose of Organization:

Aspire equips the emerging workforce through innovative career services and leadership training. These programs prepare young adults (ages for their careers through workplace skills training, employment opportunities, as well as academic and vocational skills training. We develop a pipeline of young adults to meet employer needs, both now and in the future.

Program Overview:

Aspire seeks a full time Case Manager to primarily support our workforce development initiatives. Our programs prepare out-of-school young adults ages OSY) to make a successful transition into self-sufficiency and financial independence, through high school equivalency/academic support; work experience leading to career opportunities; career skills training; and personal supportive services.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide case management services for a caseload of approximately 1530 participants (ages
Develop and facilitate training on life skills, benefits counseling, and workplace skills.
Academic monitoring and followup to ensure participants remain on track to obtain their high school diploma or transition to college.
Provide ongoing career guidance, planning and counseling.
Collaborate with employers and occupational training providers to share opportunities with participants and follow progress once employed/enrolled in training.
Provide detailed documentation of case management notes that reflect participant progress and contacts from staff.
Monitor participant progress and update datebase to reflect program progress.
Conduct program outreach, marketing and intake new participants.
Assist the Aspire team with other programs and administrative responsibilities, as needed.

Benefits: