Workforce Development Specialist
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Description:
Jobs for Ohio's Graduates (JOG)
Location: Medina, OH (On-Site)
Salary: $40,000–$45,000 per year
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
About Jobs for Ohio's Graduates (JOG)
Jobs for Ohio's Graduates (JOG) is dedicated to helping young people complete their education and successfully transition into meaningful employment or post-secondary training. Through mentorship, career readiness, work experience, and life skills training, JOG empowers youth to overcome barriers and achieve long-term success.
Position Overview
As a Workforce Development Specialist, you will mentor and support youth as they work toward educational, career, and personal goals. This role focuses on building relationships, removing barriers, and connecting participants with employment and training opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Mentor and coach youth as they transition into employment or post-secondary education.
- Help participants identify and overcome barriers to success.
- Assess participant needs and develop individualized goal plans.
- Teach employability, life skills, and workforce readiness competencies.
- Track participant progress and maintain accurate documentation.
- Build relationships with employers, schools, and community partners.
- Collaborate with the JOG team to ensure participant success.
- Promote JOG's mission, standards, and program objectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Experience working with youth required.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Proficient in:
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Online database management systems
- Ability to travel locally during the day within a five-county service area.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mileage Reimbursement
- On-the-Job Training
Why Join JOG?
- Make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.
- Help youth overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
- Work with a supportive, mission-driven team.
- Be part of an organization that has exceeded national performance standards for over 30 consecutive years.
- Build strong partnerships with schools, employers, and community organizations while changing lives every day.
