Career Transition Specialist

About Job Corps Join us and make a huge impact in the next generation! Job Corps (Managed by Carpenter Management Group) is a free education and training program that helps young people earn a high school diploma or GED, learn a career, and find and keep a good job. Job Corps centers provide a safe environment where students can focus on their education and career training. About Job Corps Join us and make a huge impact in the next generation! Job Corps (Managed by Carpenter Management Group) is a free education and training program that helps young people earn a high school diploma or GED, learn a career, and find and keep a good job. Job Corps centers provide a safe environment where students can focus on their education and career training. Position Summary We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Career Transition Specialist to join our team at the GlenmontJob Corps Center. The CTS will be responsible for helping students find their next career. As well as demonstrates an on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards. Key Responsibilities Demonstrates and abides by the Company Core Values and the operating principles. Assists Student by acting like a positive role model Helps prepare student for a Full-Time employment Assistant students in finding a job and maintaining employment in that job Works with students on a job plan and strategy to find their next role Must be able to achieve student placement goals Adheres to all PRH and CMG policies and procedures, and the Center Operating Procedures. Including: Preparing reports and forms and documents in CIS case notes and files observations of student’s behavior, performance, notable information or events, and progress towards achieving goals and objectives. Maintains confidentiality but reports significant events or situations immediately through approved channels to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of students and staff, and to ensure that required reporting occurs, and that students receive emergency services as needed. Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to students in the event of injury, illness, or emotional trauma. Meets individually with students assigned to their area responsibility at a minimum of once each month documenting the meetings in the student’s counseling record. Ensures equipment and assigned work areas are clean and maintained in accordance with Center, CMG, and DOL standards. Conducts quarterly property count of their office, submits property relocation requests as needed, may serve as a property custodian. Submits maintenance requests as needed. Conducts Evaluations of Student’s Progress (ESP) and submits appropriate reports Participates in CPP, diversity program, and development of employability plans for students. Qualifications Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field, and two years related supervisory experience or Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field, and four years related supervisory experience. Preferred: Master’s degree in counseling, social work or a closely related field. Job Corps or similar experience working with disadvantaged youth preferred. Knowledge Required: Sound knowledge of counseling techniques, excellent communication skills, both oral and written, knowledge of characteristics and problems of disadvantaged youth, must maintain CPR/FA certification. Benefits Competitive salary Health, dental, and vision insurance FSA, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, Accident, Hospital Plan, Critical Illness, and Pet insurance! 401k plan with a 4% match Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays Professional development opportunities Join us at Job Corps and make a difference in the lives of young people by helping them achieve their educational and career goals. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The Carpenter Management Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr