Forward Service Corporation

General

• Identify, recruit, and instruct high school students facing challenges with academic promotion, graduation, and the transition from school to careers
• Align interactions, processes, and materials with the Transition to Success philosophy and practices
• Implement the JAG curriculum and use lectures, hands-on activities, and team teaching
• Develop and implement individual intervention strategies
• Recruit students and secure referrals from school personnel, the Advisory Committee, and parents
• Interview potential candidates and referring parties to assess eligibility using JAG guidelines
• Administer assessments and career interest surveys
• Create and implement individualized career development plans
• Build relationships with teachers, administrators, and the Advisory Committee
• Promote the JAG program in schools and the broader community
• Attend and speak at community events
• Work with employers, parents, civic groups, and legislators to build program awareness and support
• Develop job opportunities, internships, apprenticeships, and job shadows
• Organize and advise the JAG Career Association
• Provide guidance, counseling, and support, referring students to additional services as needed
• Follow school policies concerning discipline, attendance, and mandated reporting
• Maintain accurate student, employer, community contact, and classroom documentation in JAGForce and student hard files
• Securely maintain student files
• Help students secure and retain employment or post-secondary education opportunities
• Provide follow-up support for 12 months after graduation
• Develop contact plans for non-graduates transitioning to employment or further education
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance
• Travel to local and out-of-state meetings, events, and trainings
• Supervise staff throughout the state, including direct supervision of Refugee Support Services Case Managers
• Participate in staff, regional, and statewide meetings; professional development; school activities; lunch duty; field trips; and special projects

Career Specialist

• Identify, recruit, and instruct students facing challenges with academic promotion, graduation, and school-to-career transition
• Ensure interactions, processes, and materials align with the Transition to Success philosophy and practices
• Implement the JAG curriculum and help students acquire specific competencies
• Use lectures, hands-on activities, and team teaching to address students’ needs
• Develop and implement individual intervention strategies
• Recruit students and secure referrals from school personnel, the Advisory Committee, and parents
• Interview candidates and referring parties to assess eligibility using JAG guidelines
• Administer assessments and career interest surveys
• Create and implement individualized career development plans
• Build relationships with teachers, administrators, and the Advisory Committee
• Promote the JAG program in schools and the broader community
• Attend and speak at community events
• Work with employers, parents, civic groups, and legislators to build program awareness and support
• Develop job opportunities, internships, apprenticeships, and job shadows
• Organize and advise the JAG Career Association
• Provide guidance, counseling, and support, referring students to additional services as needed
• Follow school policies regarding discipline, attendance, and mandated reporting
• Maintain accurate student, employer, community-contact, and classroom documentation in JAGForce and student hard files
• Securely maintain student files
• Help students secure and maintain employment or post-secondary education
• Provide follow-up support for 12 months after graduation
• Develop contact plans for non-graduates transitioning to employment or further education
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance
• Travel to local and out-of-state meetings, events, and trainings
• Participate in staff, regional, and statewide meetings and professional development
• Participate in school activities such as lunch duty and field trips
• Complete assigned special projects
• Supervise staff throughout the state, including direct supervision of Refugee Support Services Case Managers