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JAG Specialist, Region 8 - Owen Valley High School 9/10, Spencer, IN

Vincennes University
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Vincennes University

JAG Specialist – Owen Valley High School

Workforce Development – Region 8

Spencer, IN         

 

Vincennes University is seeking applicants for the JAG Specialist position. This is a full-time, professional staff position located at Owen Valley High School, in Spencer, Indiana. The Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) Workforce Training Specialist I is responsible for providing JAG services within a specific High School in Region 8. The JAG Workforce Training Specialist I is a year-round position. This position requires building relationships with educational institutions, employers, community organizations and the participating JAG school personnel. This position is responsible for fully implementing the JAG Model in an assigned school and achieving process standards and performance goals. This is a teaching position requiring daily classroom instruction of students to develop education and career skills. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Identifies, recruits and instructs students who qualify for the JAG program according to JAG National standards.
  • Develop a plan of action to meet annually established enrollment numbers.
  • Provides appropriate curriculum and ensures students achieve specific JAG competencies through 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.
  • Ensures an appropriate pool of students by directly recruiting students, and obtaining referrals from an Advisory Committee, school personnel, and parents.
  • Establishes and implements a career development plan for all enrolled students.
  • Ensures positive perceptions of the JAG program within schools by developing and maintaining positive, effective working relationships with school personnel including teachers, administrators, students, and members of the Advisory Committee.
  • Advocates for the program and develops a pool of effective community support resources by working with employers, parents, civic groups, and legislators to build awareness of and support for the program.
  • Develops job opportunities, participates in public relations activities, attends meetings and speaks to various community groups.
  • Builds appreciation for teamwork, sense of belonging, and commitment to community service among JAG students by organizing and serving as advisor to a JAG Career Association; creates training opportunities through hands-on activities, film presentations, guest speakers, and workshops; assists with civic and social opportunities.
  • Provides students with mentoring and support within appropriate limits; refers students to additional support service on an as-needed basis.
  • Complies with all data and documentation requirements in a timely manner.
  • Assists students in finding and maintaining quality employment and/or post-secondary educational programs upon graduation.
  • Works closely with students and employers for 12 months after the end of the school year to ensure a satisfactory employment outcome.
  • Develops a plan for contacts with non-graduates to ensure effective transition to employment or additional education.
  • Participates in statewide JAG trainings.
  • Ability to maintain data in the JAG National online data management system.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

 

Required Skills and Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in the area of education, and training, human resources, economic development or related fields. Position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel by both public transportation as well as private transportation including self-transportation. Ability to transport students may be required. Travel out of the area may be required for training purposes.

 

  • Experience working with at-risk populations preferred.
  • Strong written and public speaking skills are required. 
  • The ability to establish working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities is essential.
  • Ability to establish the appropriate boundaries, while developing and nurturing supportive relationships with students.
  • Must become familiar with college admissions processes. 
  • Must be able to interpret internal policies and apply them to participants as well as work with the regional management team to provide information to local employers, schools, social service agencies, community organizations and members of the community as needed.
  • Individual must be detail orientated and able to compile reports. Work is performed independently with minimal supervision. 
  • Strong computer skills are required to maintain a state case management database. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace Platform is preferred. 
  • Maintains positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with clients, co-workers and supervisors

 

Benefits:

 

Competitive benefits package including health insurance, 16 paid holidays, tax-deferred retirement contributions, vacation, and sick leave.  More information can be found by visiting the Benefits page of the VU website: http://vinu.edu/human-resources

 

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should complete the application and submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references, at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/vinu     

 

Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer