Career Transition Specialist

Description

Up to $1000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!

Pay is $17 to $19 per hour

At 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:

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

Essential Duties:

• Assist in former enrollees and drop-outs during transition, placement and follow-up as appropriate.
• Initiate transitional support referrals to off-center placement specialists and other community agencies.
• Contact employers, MTC representatives, and one-stop centers to arrange for interviews and other activities to promote initial placement.
• Make regular contact with former student during the placement and follow-up period; provide services as needed; document in the automated case management system.
• Verify, document and report placements using the appropriate systems and processes.
• Maintain regular contact with career development specialists on center.
• Gather information and maintain open communication with workforce development centers throughout the state.
• Produce and distribute placement and follow-up reports.
• 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.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree preferred and two years experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency also required.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.