Career Transition Readiness Specialist

Description

Up to $1000 SIGN ON BONUS!
Pay is $16 to $19 per hour

At the Earle C. Clements Job Corps Academy in Morganfield, Kentucky we provide at-risk students with the tools they need to be successful at no cost to them or their families. Our team members enjoy:

Our team members enjoy:

• Competitive wages
• Affordable health, dental and prescription drug insurance,
• Generous paid vacation and paid sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k)
• A chance to make a difference every day!

Essential Duties:

• Develop a career transition plan for assigned students and monitor the progress of assigned students.
• Assist assigned students with individual career selection and assess student workplace readiness; provide labor market information on geographic areas of interest.
• Participate in job development committee assessments.
• Provide referral or post separation services as needed.
• Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services to students. Prepare related reports.
• Participate on student evaluation panels; prepare required documentation and evaluations using CIS, as well as other systems of documentation. Enter case notes into the CIS system as required and in accordance with established timelines.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area that models high standards for a work environment.
• Maintain program linkages with DOL, national, state and local agencies to provide career development services.
• Monitor and document job placement follow-up on terminated students.
• Identify potential jobs, schools, military or other training program career development for separating graduates.
• Compile required data from respective areas in order to prepare student's resume and placement documents for submission to regional office, career transition services agencies and/or other training programs.
• Coordinate and maintain communication with other departments pertaining to student career transition.
• Maintain in-department knowledge and understanding of CIS reports that impact placement.
• Conduct job development and establish linkages throughout the regions with state contractors as well as employers to assist with job placement activities.
• Assist in the development of the center's career development plan.
• Analyze student records to determine accomplishments, attendance, job ethics, personal appearance, graduation requirements and employability advantages.
• Have a basic understanding of the MYPACE program and its role in a student's transition plan.
• Review individual student's MYPACE plan as needed to provide support/guidance as appropriate.
• Assist with MYPACE activities/lessons as needed and appropriate.
• Provide support as needed with an individual student's MYPACE plan follow through and activities.
• Provide support as needed with goals/activities as identified on one of the four MYPACE pathway achievement record (PAR).
• Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff, and other center customers.
• Participate in student employability programs and activities.
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy.
• Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.
• Cultivate and maintain a climate on center which is free of harassment, intimidation and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.

 Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years' experience working with youth & 1-year experience in sales, marketing or counseling related services.
• Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements.
• Experience with youth, excellent written and verbal communications skills and computer proficiency required.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is required.