Career Preparation Coordinator

Horizons Youth Services

. Provide instruction in preparatory and developmental academic and Career Technical Education foundational skills, Workplace Communications, Employability Skills, Information Technology, Health Education, Driver’s Education preparation coursework, and CSS Standards .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Career Technical Education, including curriculum development, student counseling, and job placement services. Proficient in maintaining student records and facilitating career readiness through effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Career Technical EducationCurriculum DevelopmentJob Placement ServicesPublic SpeakingComputer Literacy

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Hard Skills

Career Preparation CurriculumJob DevelopmentPell Grant MaximizationStudent EvaluationsLabor Market InformationPlacement Assistance RecordsCareer CounselingIndependent Living SkillsPlacement Tests AdministrationCareer-Transition Readiness Assessment

Soft Skills

Public SpeakingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem-SolvingConflict Resolution

Industry Keywords

Workplace CommunicationsEmployability SkillsHealth EducationDriver’s EducationDOL ComplianceHorizons Youth Services PoliciesCareer Success Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide instruction in preparatory and developmental academic and Career Technical Education foundational skills, Workplace Communications, Employability Skills, Information Technology, Health Education, Driver’s Education preparation coursework, and CSS Standards
Facilitate students seeking advanced training opportunities
Assist approved applicants with college applications
Maximize the number of Pell grants secured by students
Develop and evaluate Career Preparation curriculum with vocational instructors and career transition staff
Prepare classroom activities, maintain classroom discipline, and ensure student engagement
Maintain student personal folders, records, attendance, evaluations, incident reports, and achievement awards
Participate in student evaluations and provide feedback on performance and employability skills
Provide job development, placement, career counseling, and guidance services to students and graduates
Coordinate placement services with placement agencies and One Stop Centers
Provide current labor market information
Complete Job Corps Placement Assistance Records and other required paperwork
Establish employer, support-service agency, and military recruiter relationships
Conduct six- and twelve-month post-placement follow-up interviews
Assist students with career goals, employment applications, resumes, job-search skills, and independent living skills
Arrange required placement tests such as ASVAB, ACT, and driver’s license tests
Assess career-transition readiness and prepare students to access transition resources
Maintain graduate placement files in accordance with DOL and Horizons Youth Services policies
Work toward performance management goals, maintain housekeeping and safety practices, and model Career Success Standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Above average public speaking skills and experience in same
Above average verbal and written skills
Above average problem-solving skills and conflict resolution skills
Computer literacy
Ability to work some evening hours and periodic weekends
Ability to travel periodically
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions