Specialist

Description :

Job Summary : Responsible for supporting students in the Career Preparation Period per Policies and Requirements Handbook (PRH) Chapter 2 issued by Department of Labor, including oversight of the center Student Orientation Program and the MyPACE online program that trainees use to develop their career pathway plans.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Develops and implements a Program based on Job Corps needs that supports the Career Development Services System (CDSS).
• Develops and implements based on Job Corps needs that supports the CDSS.
• Researches and develops curriculum to assist the center teams with positive retention rates, students' ability to learn basic informational technology and job search skills.
• Assesses employment barriers and identifies potential transitional services that students may need for successful job placement and job retention.
• Ensures students receive instruction addressing basic living skills.
• Assists in the development of lesson plans for Career Preparation.
• Ensures students' e-PARs and plans are initiated.
• Attends required and additional staff training.
• Ensures students receive information and assistance in the following areas :
• Employability skills
• Information technology
• Academic and vocational training
• Support services
• Community resources
• Placement services
• Resume writing

Requirements : Qualifications :

Qualifications :

Minimum : High school diploma or equivalency. Current driver license.

Preferred : Associates degree in human services or a closely related field; Bachelor's degree or four years related professional work experience.

One year experience in career development, workforce development, counseling, sales, marketing, or related field. Two or more years' experience in career development, workforce development, counseling, sales, marketing, or related field.

Ability to effectively relate to student population. Skilled in counseling and motivating students toward vocational, education, and social development.

High energy level. Familiarity with labor market trends and other related data. Familiarity with One Stop Career Centers / Career Links.

Must possess a valid driver's license. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid CPR / FA certificate.

Physical Requirements :

Frequently

Sitting

Seeing

Hearing

Speaking

Occasionally

Standing

Walking

Bending

Stooping

Squatting

Flexibility

Seldom

Climbing

Lifting 50 pounds

Carrying

Kneeling

Pushing / Pulling

Running

Driving

Environmental Demands :

Equipment : Ability to operate office equipment

Work Alone : Occasionally works alone

Work With Others : 85% of time spent working and interacting with team and other departments

Reading : Ability to read at a college level

Writing : Ability to write at a college level

Compensation details : 21.32-21.32 Hourly Wage

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Last updated : 2024-05-01