Join Forward Service Corporation (FSC) as a JAG Career Specialist and be at the forefront of empowering students for a bright career ahead! In this dynamic role, you’ll have the freedom to craft and deliver innovative, project-based curriculum designed to prepare students for thriving careers.
As a vital part of our team, you’ll identify and inspire students, equipping them with essential skills for graduation and a smooth transition into the workforce. At FSC, we’re committed to excellence and dedicated to making a meaningful impact in our community. If you’re ready to unleash your potential and help others achieve their dreams, this is the perfect role for you!
Apply now and become a key player in transforming lives and careers!
Forward Service Corporation (FSC), a passionate, not-for-profit firm that strives to provide exceptional customer service in employment and training related services to local, state and federally funded program participants. Our non-profit firm is seeking one full-time JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) Career Specialist to help those we serve achieve their dreams. The home office is located at the La Follette High School on the East Side of Madison!
To learn more about JAG go to jag.org/
JAG Career Specialists identify, recruit and instruct students to help them gain necessary skills to attain graduation with a successful transition from school to career with advancement opportunities.
PRIMARY DUTIES INCLUDE
- Develop and facilitate job and career reediness curriculum
- Utilize a variety of teaching methods to meet the needs of the students
- Advocate for the JAG program with community employers, parents, civic groups and legislators
- Provide guidance, counseling and support
- Assist students in finding and maintaining employment
- Document and report to track student success
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree and experience working with high school age teenagers and one (1) plus years work-related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to work 12 months per year. Must pass a criminal background check.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- FSC offers a very competitive wage for this full-time, exempt position with a minimum starting rate of $51,214.06 /year with additional compensation based on direct experience beyond the minimum requirements.
- Excellent benefit package, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, generous PTO plan with accruing 4 weeks of PTO the first year of employment and 12 paid holidays!
We understand the important of personal and professional development. We offer a personalized training plan for each of our positions and additional training including a Leadership Training.
FSC is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and promotion, without regard to age, ancestry, arrest or conviction record, color, creed, handicap or disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity; or membership in any reserve component of the United States or state military forces.
BEHAVIORAL CORE COMPETENCIES
Customer Service: Works well with customers, promotes a positive image of company, strives to solve issues raised by customers, constantly and consistently exceeds the expectations and requirements of our internal and external customers; treats all people with dignity and respect.; makes every effort to solve problems and address customer needs and be professional and polished when dealing with internal and external customers; keeps the customer’s needs in the forefront.
Attitude/ Flexibility/Adaptability: Maintains a positive attitude and behaves positively towards work responsibilities, fellow employees and the company. Supports department and company initiatives, is open to changes within the job and the company and is adaptable; remains flexible; relates well with co-workers, management, and clients; thinks “outside” the box to solve issues with internal and external customers, demonstrates resiliency, bounces back quickly from setbacks.
Quality/Effectiveness of Work Effort: Demonstrates a high degree of excellence in work quality; strives to eliminate errors, work is accurate, thorough, timely, and completed efficiently; delivers exceptional work that consistently exceeds expectations, considers cost effectiveness; seeks opportunities to improve product/services, demonstrates a conscious effort toward organizational quality efforts.
Judgment/ Problem Solving: Effectively makes decisions and resolves problems; considers the relevance and impact of decisions in terms of organization values and goals; involves others in making decisions as appropriate; defines and offer solutions to problems, strives to understand contributing factors, works to resolve complex situations.
Communication: Communicates in a concise and understandable manner, is able to speak and write clearly and succinctly; gets the message across that has the desired effect; uses empathy in exceeding the needs of our internal and external customers; is a good listener.