Job Placement Specialist jobs in Alakanuk, AK

JOB SUMMARY

• Coaches students in regards to looking for a job or applying for college or military; assists students with job search, resume writing, and interviewing skills.
• Contacts students prior to separation, immediately following separation, and at least every thirty (30) days post separation to provide placement and transition assistance.
• Verifies employment, job upgrades, and school and/or military placement in compliance with government regulations.
• Develops and maintains partnerships with employers to place Job Corps graduates in jobs with career potential and former enrollees in entry level jobs.
• Maintains transition check log to account for check distribution for graduates and verifies addresses prior to mailing checks.
• Submits a monthly report to management detailing the placement activities performed and the contacts made to include placed, not placed, and cannot locate.
• Participates in outreach trips to network with potential employers and school officials. Conducts presentations to individuals, youth groups, communities, agencies, schools, and potential employers to foster interest in Job Corps. Attends career and college fairs.
• Creates and maintains partnerships with One Stops or Job Service agencies in rural and urban communities to foster interagency relationships to provide and coordinate placement and transition services.
• Conducts 2nd quarter and 4th quarter follow-up calls with graduates to ensure they are still employed; provides additional placement and transition services as needed.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field; or
• Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field, and 2 years’ related experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,446.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person