Career Coordinator

Job Description

CAREER COORDINATOR

A Day in the Life:

The Career Coordinator works to develop pathways toward employment and self-sufficiency for students by building a portfolio of quality employment experiences. The Career Coordinator is an onsite full-time position who reports to the Program Director.

This position operates in a highly scheduled environment but may require longer hours and occasional weekend work and minimal travel as job duties demand. The Career Coordinator position involves a low physical demand.

All the Responsibilities We’ll Trust You With:

Assist students in assessing an inventory of related employment skills and interests

Develop student pre-employment skills and resources within the career portfolio

Support student on-the-job experiences

Manage and grow relationships between CIP and employers

Maintain vocational and career-building curriculum and assist in student career exploration

Teach vocational/career-building and pre-vocational classes as well as provide career counseling in areas such as interview preparation, job search, correspondence, etc.

Locate potential internship, community service, and volunteering opportunities for students

Collaborate with sponsor employers to arrange for student placements

Track student engagement (e.g., hours) in community service involvement as well as vocational activities

Coordinate with student internship site supervision, as needed

Supervise career coaches

Report out student career progress to the rest of the direct support team in Team Review

*Other Duties as Assigned

Qualities You Possess:

The Career Coordinator will possess exceptional communication skills, precise attention to detail, superior organization and prioritization skills and self-motivation in managing tasks to completion. They will have genuine empathy and awareness of the needs and sensitivities of prospective families, students, and staff.

Your Areas of Knowledge and Expertise:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or a related field is required. Masters degree preferred.

Proficient with office utility computer software programs and a quick learner in new technologies is required.

Education, training, or career experience in approaches, methods, and supports for persons with autism spectrum disorder and/or learning differences, specifically in the vocational or employment area.

Experience in the field of autism and/or learning disabilities.

Special education and/or career services or placement background.

An Active Driver’s license is required.

Why Join CIP?

Vacation Time - 15 days full time only

Paid Holidays - 13 days full time only;Holiday premium pay for part time only

Paid Sick Days and Personal Days accrued

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Voluntary Benefits: Short and Long-term Disability, Additional Life, Child Life and Spousal Life

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(K) - We offer a Traditional 401(K) and a Roth 401(K) employer match up to 4%

Financial Wellness Advisor Services

Tuition and continued education reimbursement up to $3,000 annually for full time and up to $1,000 for part time

Wellness reimbursement of $200 per year for full time and $100 per year for part time

Employee Assistance Program: child care and parenting, senior care and aging, emotional health, health and wellness, legal and financial, access to discounts

A health advocate to assist with our insurance & healthcare challenges

Ongoing monthly training and professional development opportunities

Supportive and Collaborative Culture

*Please note that the benefits listed may change based on business needs, regulatory requirements or other factors

This role may also be of interest to candidates searching for positions or skills related to case management, student success, behavioral health, mental health counseling, disability services, special education, autism support, vocational counseling, higher education, social work, peer mentor, human services, therapy, school counseling, internship support, college readiness, residential life, crisis response, student engagement, transition services, behavior technician, substitute teacher, college advising, working with people with autism, wraparound services, camp counselor, marriage and family therapy, executive functioning, peer coach, emotional regulation, resource specialist, neurodiversity support, crisis intervention, working with people with developmental disabilities, student involvement, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma informed care, campus life, paraprofessionals, clinical therapist, psychologist, coping skills, alternative education, youth services, private practice, individual/group counseling, inclusion workforce development, student affairs, student assistant, school experience, instructional assistant, IEP, social-emotional learning, autism advocacy, working with high schoolers, holistic wellness, career services, student life, academic planning, peer support, crisis prevention intervention, student services, working with people with disabilities, first year experience, college success, postsecondary support, inclusive teaching, mental health advocacy, college transition, academic advising, adaptive learning, paraeducators, psychology, individualized support, mindfulness, learning disabilities, accessibility services, disability studies, cognitive science, sociology, social and behavioral sciences, and education.

Accommodations Disabilities Act Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job position.

Affirmative Action Plan (AAP)/Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

College Internship Program (CIP) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Team members may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary.

Full-time