Job Information
Brightpoint JAG Specialist-Dekalb High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Position: JAG Specialist *Location: Dekalb High School *Hours: 7:30 am- 4:30 pm Monday through Friday (some evenings and weekends) **
Starting Salary Range: $46,009.60
JOB DUTIES
Identifies recruits, instructs, and counsels young people who need assistance overcoming personal challenges to reach their full potential as both a learner and future member of the workforce. The Specialist is responsible for fully implementing the JAG Model in an assigned school and achieving process standards and performance goals.
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- Provides appropriate curriculum and ensures participants 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 participant, and implements an intervention strategy for each individual using an Individualized Development Plan.
- Ensures an appropriate case load by directly recruiting participants through referrals from an in-school Advisory Committee consisting of school personnel; holds interviews with prospective candidates and those making referrals to determine, using JAG guidelines, the appropriateness of the prospective youth for the program.
- Ensures positive perceptions of the JAG-Indiana within schools by developing and maintaining positive, effective working relationships with school personnel including teachers, administrators, students and members of the in-school 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-Indiana participants by organizing and serving as advisor to a JAG Career Association chapter; creates training opportunities through hands-on activities, film presentations, guest speakers, and workshops; assists with civic and social opportunities.
- Provides participants with guidance, counseling, and support within appropriate limits; refers participants to additional support services on an as-needed basis; takes responsibility for learning and complying with school policies such as mandated reporting, discipline, attendance, and the like.
- Complies with all JAG and WIOA documentation requirements in a timely fashion including contacts and activities involving participants, employers, and other groups; develops and maintains a well-organized filing system. Records information and data daily, using the online JAGForce system concurrently, with the WIOA data management system. It is understood that a minimum of 15-30 minutes per day is required to maintain the electronic databases.
- Assists participants in finding and maintaining quality employment and/or post-secondary educational programs upon graduation; works closely with participants 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.
- Performs selected school-related functions.
Participates in JAG related field trips.
Implements Brightpoint Values at all times.
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