Career Counselor - Higher Ed. jobs in Scranton, PA

Delaware Valley Job Corps is an education and training center located in beautiful Callicoon, NY. We are a Center who uses student-focused programs to ensure successful training and employment placement for each individual we serve. With a capacity of 208 students, we strive to achieve excellence for each student across 7 different trades. 

If you are interested in shaping the lives of our 16-24 year old students and have a passionate approach to ensure our youth are able to make positive contributions to our community then Delaware Valley Job Corps is the place for you. We are looking for exceptional Career Transition Specialist to join our growing team of professionals with a focus on Career Transition Readiness (CTR) and Work-Based Learning (WBL) programs.

Benefits of the Career Transition Specialist Position Include:

• 11 paid holidays a year

• Generous vacation and sick time accruals

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Voluntary benefits offered through VOYA

• Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts and/or Dependent care FSA

• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership after one year of service with employer matching

• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program, Will Preparation, Travel Assistance, and Identity Theft ($0 cost to employees)

• Robust Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Program that include free and discounted services in addition to monetary incentives for making healthy decisions

• Discounted all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner for $2.50 per employee, per meal

• Gym and weight room available for use when students are not utilizing these areas.

Career Transition Specialist Job SUMMARY:

Identifies and develops Center-beneficial partnerships that lead to student benefit and success. Provides transitional support and placement services leading to quality full-time jobs, higher education or advanced training. Ensures strict confidentiality of sensitive information and integrity of student data.

Career Transition Specialist Responsibilities Include:

• Acts as the liaison between the Center and the CTS Contracts that service former Center students who qualify for placement services. 

• Develops and oversees major activities such as job fairs that lead to WBL and direct placement opportunities.

• Identifies viable WBL employer sites, establishes MOUs and conducts periodic OSHA and site supervision inspections.

• Ensures appropriate scheduling of students into the CTR and WBL programs.

• Establishes supportive/mentoring relationships with students throughout their enrollment and provides employability and career counseling. Routinely evaluates student performance, updates ePCDP and identifies/remediates barriers preventing student achievement and success.

• Provides transportation services to meet Center requirements.

• Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population. Takes swift and appropriate action and positively influences student behavior. Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.

• Provides quality programs and services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of programs and services.

• Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree from an accredited school required. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school preferred. A minimum of one-year experience in a related field with a substantial experience working with youth. Prefer previous Job Corps, technical school or higher education experience. Computer literacy and proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing applications required. Must possess a valid in-state Driver’s License and meet the Company insurability requirements.

Adams and Associates, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company, subcontracted to run Job Corps Centers under the guidance of the DOL.

“Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  Support and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.