ACT/OTP Coordinator

Description

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of related experience. Associate’s degree preferred. Related working experience will be considered in lieu of formal education requirements. 
• Experience with youth, excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency also required. 
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

• Plan and coordinate the center’s OTP and ACT programs.
• Responsible for the overall case management of students enrolled in the center’s ACT/OCT program.
• Conduct personal interview and other assessments to analyze and recommend referral services for each assigned students as needed; refer students to other program areas as appropriate and necessary.
• Manage the college application process for OTP and ACT students.
• Guides students through the college and FAFSA application process.
• Ensure potential ACT college students participate in academic and center activities promoting and preparing them for college entry.
• Maintain college counseling file and documentation in accordance with MTC and DOL guidelines.
• Ensure college students duty status and CIS schedule are reflected accurately in CIS. Responsible for verifying, documenting and requesting personal and administrative leaves. Ensure attendance is documented in CIS.
• Responsible for college recruitment activities. Meet with career preparation classes to review the program requirements and benefits.
• Develop, foster and maintain relationships with ACT institute officials. Responsible for the maintenance and creation of MOUs and Articulation agreements.
• Document student movement and performance throughout CDSS in case notes, PCDP and counseling folder.
• Works collaboratively with center staff to ensure student needs are being met. Documents services in CIS and counseling folder. Serve as the chair of student’s case management team.
• Conduct evaluations of student progress in CIS.
• Maintain student confidentiality in accordance to the Privacy Act of 1974.
• Conduct group counseling services as assigned.
• Document UA retrieval efforts in case notes
• Participate in required staff training.
• Facilitate evaluation of center services for students and recommend modifications for improvement.
• Assess the need for and recommend medical or psychiatric evaluation for emotional or psychological problems; document results and take remedial action when warranted.
• Serve as chairperson of the career management team for assigned caseloads.
• Conduct continuous interpretation and evaluation of progress in students specific development program; coordinate problem cases and point out areas in which guidance and development can be improved; maintain documentation and record.
• Provide continuous adjustment counseling on an individual and group basis.
• Provide direct aid to students with personal problems; i.e. sickness/injury/emergency leaves, etc.
• Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new and revised policies and procedures effecting OTP/ACT programs