Prairie State College Hiring for WEI Career Mentor (Grant funded) at Chicago Heights, IL Full Time

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Classification:

Staff

Position Number:

107

Position Title:

WEI Career Mentor (Grant funded)

Position Type:

Support Staff

Status of Position:

Staff – Full Time

Union:

Support Staff

FLSA:

Non Exempt

Position Summary:

Serves as the primary liaison for the Workforce Equity Initiative program funded through the Illinois Community College Board. This position executes the delivery of services to current and prospective participants and employers being served under the grant program. This position is responsible for providing case management, support services, employment readiness and retention, and other services required to assist Workforce Equity Initiative participants in attaining job skills, foundational skills training and occupational training in a high growth/high demand industry, with the goal of entering and/or retaining self-sustaining employment. Documents client participation and progress as specified by the funding source’s record keeping requirements.

Reporting and Supervisory Relationships:

Direct reporting relationship to the Manager, Workforce Equity Initiative Grant Program.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Serves as primary liaison between program manager and participants under the grant to ensure program employment goals and participant performance outcomes are met.
2. Schedules and conducts: information sessions, intake and eligibility meetings, foundational skills training and ongoing career workshops.
3. Conducts assessments and develops an education & training plan for each Workforce Equity Initiative participant in support of successful participant completion.
4. Advises students throughout the career development process. Assists with resume, interview and career readiness skills.
5. Provides academic and career advice, degree planning, registration, and case management for students who are participating in the Workforce Equity Initiative program.
6. Administers and coaches grant students to effectively utilize career interest systems and other resources that aid in the career development process.
7. Informs and advises students, staff, businesses, community members and partners regarding the grant goals and objectives.
8. Recommends program policies and coursework to meet student and community needs.
9. Represents the College on-and off-campus at college/career programs, business, and community-related events.
10. Attends conferences, workshops, seminars, and meetings to enhance career development skills pertinent to this position’s responsibility in support of the grant. Assists the Workforce Equity Initiative manager and grant team with participant and program success.
11. Assesses and provides solutions and referrals to participants’ barriers. Recommends and issues wrap around services (such as transportation and childcare assistance) as needed.
12. Monitors and tracks successful grant measures and outcomes.
13. Assists the Manager, Outreach Coordinator, Retention Advisors and designated grant employees with participant and program success.
14. Develops a working knowledge of the grant and college policies, procedures, academic programs and service.
15. Provides quality services and work cooperatively with other service providers and College personnel.
16. Maintains a high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information.
17. Performs other duties as assigned that align with the scope of the grant initiative.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

This position will frequently travel between college locations and employer sites on a daily basis. The employee typically works indoors in an environment protected from the weather. With some frequency, travel is required to meet with employers, current and prospective students at a site other than Prairie State College. Physical activities include the ability to carry appropriate recruitment materials sometimes weighing up to 40 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Instruction or related field.
2. Two (2) years of work experience working with low income and economically disadvantaged participants.
3. Evidence of commitment and ability to work in teams with ability to maintain confidentiality.
4. Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills with solid proficiency with computer software.
5. Local travel required. Access to reliable transportation and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including some evening and/or weekend hours required.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Graduate degree in student personnel or a related field
2. Career advising experience in a community college setting.
3. Case Management experience.

Anticipated Work Hours and Days:

Monday Through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. One evening per week, 10:30am to 7:00 p.m.

Salary:

minimum starting-$38,979 salary commensurate with experience

Posting Date:

10/19/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications must be submitted electronically.