JAG Specialist - Vincennes, United States - Vincennes University

Description

Salary: $35,000.00 Annually

Location : IN, N. Putnam H.S.

Job Type: Full-Time Administrative & Professional Staff

Job Number:

College/Division: Externally Funded Grants & Contract

Department: Workforce Dev. - Region

Opening Date: 04/15/2024

Closing Date: 7/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

The JAG Specialist is responsible for identifying, recruitment and instructing at-risk youth in achieving skills to be promoted to the next grade level, achieving graduation, and/or making a successful transition from school to a career with advancement opportunities. The employee is responsible for fully implementing the Job's for America's Graduates (JAG) model in an assigned school and achieving process standards and performance goals including the summer months. In addition to case load and performance goals the JAG Specialist is responsible for all data entry in the state JAG and Indiana Career Connect systems.
Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides appropriate curriculum and ensures students achieve specific JAG competencies though classroom instruction; teaches through a variety of methods including lecture, hands-on activities, and team teaching; tailors the program and teaching methods for the needs of each specific student, and implements an intervention strategy for each individual using and Individualized Development Plan.
2. Ensures an appropriate pool of students by directly recruiting student, and obtaining referrals from an in-school Advisory Committee consisting of school personnel; holds interviews with prospective candidates and those making referrals to determine, using JAG guidelines, the appropriateness of the prospective student for the program.
3. Administers testing programs including JAG pre/posttest and career interest surveys.
4. Ensures positive perceptions of the JAG-Indiana within schools by developing and maintaining positive, effective working relationships with school personnel including teacher, administrators, student and members of the in-school Advisory Committee.
5. Advocates for the program and develops a pool of effective community support resources by working with local WorkOne offices, employers, parents, civic groups and legislators to build awareness of and support for the program; develops job opportunities, participates in public relation activities, attends meetings and speaks to various community groups..
6. Builds appreciation for teamwork, sense of belonging, and commitment to community service among JAG-Indiana students by organizing and serving as advisor to a JAG Career Association chapter; creates training opportunities through hands-on activities, file presentation, guest speakers, and workshops; assist with civic and social opportunities throughout the whole year.
7. Provides students with guidance, counseling and support within appropriate limits; refers students to additional support services on an as-needed basis, takes responsibility for learning and complying with school policies such as mandated reporting, discipline, attendance, and the like.
8. Ability to develop curriculum and educational opportunities consistent with the JAG model.
9. Working knowledge of basic computer applications and an Internet browser.
10. Ensure confidentiality of client-staff relationship.
11. Attend meetings and in service training as required.
12. Perform related assignments as deemed necessary by the JAG/Youth Team Leader.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree desired, Associate's Degree or eight years experience in the area of employment and training programs, employer relations, social work, economic development or related fields. Individual must be detailed orientated and able to compile reports. Position requires a valid driver's license and the ability to travel by both public transportation as well as private transportation including self-transportation.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This position must demonstrate excellent communication skills. This position has frequent contact with students, staff, University administrators, Workforce Development Services Region 7 county and administrative staff, representatives of public agencies, funding sources (public and private), and the general public.

At Vincennes University we recognize that our group health insurance is a key component of our total compensation package. Vincennes University uses Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to offer comprehensive health and dental coverage to our full-time employees. In addition to the health and dental coverage, VU provides a Basic Life Policy and Retirement Plan {defined contribution 403(b)} for all full-time employees, as well as a variety of voluntary coverages like optional life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, and long-term disability. Vincennes University is also proud to provide our plan members with a Wellness Program and full use of the University Primary Care Center. For more information about our employee benefits,