Career Coach, Blueprint; NCS - Mayor's Office of Development

Career Coach, Blueprint (NCS) - Mayor's Office of Employment Development

Salary Range: $40,589.00 – $64,385.00 Annually

Starting Pay: $59,987.00 Annually

This is a non‑civil service position.

Note: Grant positions are not eligible for retirement benefits.

The Maryland Blueprint Career Counselor role will work under the direction of the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development in partnership with the Baltimore City Public Schools’ Office of College and Career Readiness. The person hired for this role will deliver critical career advising services through the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. The Blueprint is a landmark piece of legislation that includes comprehensive changes to Maryland’s early childhood and public schools, increasing education funding by $3.8 billion each year over the next 10 years, enriching student experiences, accelerating student outcomes, and improving the overall quality of education in Maryland.

A key pillar of the Blueprint is to ensure all Maryland students are given the support needed to be college and career‑ready by the 10th grade and pursue the post‑second pathway most aligned with their skills and interests.

This role is responsible for implementing and delivering Blueprint’s career advising program to middle and/or high school students through 1:1 and group advising that supports students in identifying, exploring, experiencing, and connecting to their career interests for successful postsecondary placement outcomes. The Career Coach will work as part of a team with other Career Coaches, and school‑based staff including school counselors, postsecondary advisors, MOED’s career navigators, other school‑based staff, parents/guardians, industry partners, and cross‑agency linkages.

• Provide career advising that supports students in creating their career journey plans that aid in their selection of one or more post‑college and career readiness pathways.
• Advise and support students, including high‑risk and/or underserved populations in obtaining essential job readiness skills.
• Expose students and families to career options early and often to help them engage in school and develop their career path.
• Monitor, maintain, and track student experiences through City Schools’ work‑based learning continuum (e.g., internships, apprenticeships, industry certifications, etc.).
• Leverage and communicate resources and connections including employers and programs (including but not limited to Youth Works and Grads2
  
  Careers) through MOED, City Schools, and Baltimore City Community College.
• Make appropriate referrals to supportive services and school‑based staff to meet student needs.
• Keep accurate records and data on students related to their high school and post‑high school education, training, and employment outcomes. Compile data for local, state, and federal reports as necessary.
• Coordinate and/or lead career readiness activities such as mock interview and resume workshops, job shadows, career days, etc.
• Collaborate with school‑based teams such as other career coaches, school counselors, postsecondary advisors, MOED’s Career Navigators, and other school‑based staff for student college and career success outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a relevant field preferred.

Experience: Two years of directly related experience working with young people.

Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted, provided 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.

• Understanding of youth development and career coaching frameworks.
• 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 training sessions.
• Strong data and project management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective…