Career Preparation Specialist, Grant Service Specialist III (NCS) - mayor's Office of Employment Development

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION Salary Range: $67,687.00 - $117,791.00 Annually Hiring Salary Range: $67,687.00 - $75,748.26 Annually Get to Know Us Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here : NOTE: GRANT POSITIONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS Job Summary: The Career Preparation Specialist will work under the direction of the Work-Based Learning Manager at Baltimore City Public Schools, in the Office of Secondary Success and Innovation (SS&I) in partnership with the Blueprint Sr. Program Manager. This role is responsible for student support, preparation, and oversight in the implementation of Work Based Learning programming. The specialist will build relationships with City Schools’ work-based learning team, college and career readiness school-based staff, students, and parents/guardians to ensure students are experiencing and completing high-quality and successful work-based learning programs that include apprenticeship or internship. Essential Functions: Serves as the primary contact for students and school-based team and supports the logistics of their participation in SS&I work-based learning opportunities Work closely with students and school-based teams to vet and match students to relevant WBL opportunities based on the plans and goals in a student’s Career Exploration Portfolio Monitors and maintains oversight of work experience opportunities for all students enrolled in Work-Based Learning, Apprenticeship, and Internship courses Oversees coordinated strategy with Career Coaches to prepare students for WBL opportunities (resume and interview prep, career fair prep workshops etc.), Maintains all student legal forms and documents in the Google Drive and School inks Hosts student and parent engagement events around work-based learning awareness Collects data and prepares reports for submission to the Office of Secondary Success and Innovation Leverages employer network at City Schools to plan and execute WBL events and activities including but not limited to school based and district wide career fairs, guest speaker engagements and company tours/job shadows Works in coordination and collaboration with BCCI Career Coaches and Work Based Learning Specialists under the direction of the Work-Based Learning Manager Performs other duties as required Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a relevant field preferred . AND Experience: Two years of directly related experience working with young people. OR Equivalency Notes: An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted, as long as it directly relates to the essential duties and responsibilities. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated understanding and/or certification in youth development practices. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and gender backgrounds Strong analytical writing skills and oral communication skills Ability to develop and conduct presentations and information sessions Understands the Apprenticeship Maryland Program and/or Competency-Based Registered Apprenticeship and can communicate the program to all stakeholders (e.g. students, parents, counselors, work-based learning coordinators, and teachers) Strong data and project management skills Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and school-based teams Knowledge of personal computer with word processing, spreadsheet, database applications, etc. in a Google Drive Work Environment Requirements Ability to work hybrid with a result-driven approach and responsiveness to students and staff Ability to travel to and between schools frequently Additional Information Background Check Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. Probation All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation. Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application. BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER