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Jobworks JAG Coordinator in Kokomo, Indiana

[To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. JobWorks, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

[The Community Outreach responsibilities include: acting as liaison between the school and the community in the development of internship opportunities (paid and unpaid work experiences) for JAG students. The Coordinator works with the school principal, teachers, students and the WorkOne Center staff to identify internship and job placement possibilities for students.

[The Post-Secondary Transition responsibilities include working to ensure college visits, FASA completion, college applications and matriculation of JAG graduates from the high schools to college and other post-secondary programs. Serve as a resource to provide support for JAG graduates and their families as these student's transition from high school to college and/or other post-secondary opportunities throughout the one year of follow-up (e.g. workforce, apprenticeship program, etc.). The Coordinator will work closely with students, parents, school counselors and staff, graduates/alumni and post secondary admissions counselors.

[DUTIES:

[Work with JAG students to find employment and internship opportunities during high school and after graduation for the year of follow-up (tracked) and beyond.

[Establishes ongoing partnerships with, businesses and industry, organizations or community agencies to strengthen student learning and community engagement within the JAG schools.

[Assists in the development of community service activities for JAG students to educate the community regarding the JAG program. [Works with all school personnel and the staff at the WorkOne Centers, to coordinate employer contacts and resources.

[Provides technical assistance for all areas of career and employment for in-school JAG classrooms and out-of-school JAG alum during their year of follow-up and beyond.

[Coordinates guest speakers and field visits for JAG class and individual JAG students. Assists specialist with scheduling and coordination of volunteer opportunities for students within the community

[Provides JAG Specialist with internship, employment and mentor data monthly to be included in the e-NDMS data entry system.

[Participates in school-wide special events and family nights (example: Open Houses)

[Maintains communication with mentor organizations, employers and community organizations

[Develops a schedule of monthly events for JAG students including workshops with college admissions staff as guest speakers, apply for financial aid and scholarships, completing college applications, writing the essay and scheduling college tours.

[Understand and explain the college admissions process to students

[Create awareness and appreciation for college within the high schools

[Stays in contact with and track graduated seniors as they pursue their post-secondary options

[Attends team meetings, open houses, job fairs, college fairs and recruitment events.

[Prepares monthly, quarterly and end-of-year activity reports to be sent to DWD

[The JAG Coordinator will be responsible to work with JAG Specialists to ensure that:

[All JAG sites report 20% of class time spent on field trips/guest speakers each month

[85% of seniors will have a pin and complete the on-line FAFSA by April 15^th^

[85% of seniors will have completed two post-secondary applications by May

[85% of seniors will have taken the ACT or SAT or other post-secondary assessment or certification assessment by May

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