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Horizons Youth Services

Career Preparation Coordinator

Horizons Youth Services

. Provide instruction and facilitate classes and activities, including academic and Career Technical Education foundational skills, Workplace Communications, Employability Skills, Information Technology, Health Education, Driver’s Education preparation coursework, and CSS Standards .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Career Technical Education, Workplace Communications, and Employability Skills while effectively facilitating student engagement and career transition support. Proficient in developing curriculum and providing job placement services, with strong public speaking and problem-solving abilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Career Technical EducationWorkplace CommunicationsEmployability SkillsPublic SpeakingJob Placement Services

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Hard Skills
Curriculum DevelopmentCareer CounselingJob DevelopmentAssessment and EvaluationComputer LiteracyLabor Market InformationResume PreparationJob Search SkillsPlacement TestingIndependent Living Skills
Soft Skills
Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem-SolvingConflict ResolutionStudent Engagement
Industry Keywords
Pell GrantsCareer Success StandardsVocational InstructorsOne Stop CentersPost-Placement Follow-UpCareer TransitionStudent Records ManagementHousekeeping PracticesSafety PracticesAdvanced Training Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide instruction and facilitate classes and activities, including academic and Career Technical Education foundational skills, Workplace Communications, Employability Skills, Information Technology, Health Education, Driver’s Education preparation coursework, and CSS Standards
  • Assist 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 in coordination with vocational instructors and career transition staff
  • Prepare classroom activities, maintain discipline, and ensure active student engagement
  • Establish student/instructor rapport
  • Maintain student personal folders and records, including test scores, assessments, evaluations, attendance, incident reports, and achievement awards
  • Participate in ESPs and evaluate student employee performance and employability skills
  • Provide job development, placement, career counseling, and guidance services
  • 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 relationships with employers, support service agencies, and military recruiters
  • Conduct six- and twelve-month post-placement follow-up interviews
  • Assist students in developing career goals, completing employment applications and resumes, and preparing for career transition
  • Arrange required placement tests, including ASVAB, ACT, and driver’s license tests
  • Assess career-transition readiness and train students in job-search skills
  • Prepare students to access transition resources and develop independent living skills
  • Work toward performance management goals
  • Maintain housekeeping and comply with safety practices
  • Model, mentor, and monitor appropriate 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