Career Preparation Specialist

Benefits Medical – 3 Tier Options - Health Savings Account – Live Health Online Dental Vision Employer Paid Life and AD&D – 1 x annual Earnings Employer Paid Short-term Disability Employer Paid Long-term Disability Voluntary Life Insurance Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness Employee Assistance Program 401K - Safe Harbor match of 100% up to 3% of pay and then 50% on the next 2% of pay Tuition Reimbursement Bereavement Leave Sick Time Vacation Time 12 Paid Holidays Job Summary Facilitates individual and/or group lessons designed to assist students in preparation for success throughout the entire Career Development Services System (CDSS). Provides facilitated instruction to students in varied classes and activities, development of skills for long-term employability. Duties Assists new students in acclimating to center. Provides career exploration and career planning to all new students. Assist students to update students Personal Career Development Plan. Assist students in establishing Pathway Achievement Record (PAR). Facilitate the implementation of all required Career Preparation Period requirements. Makes adequate preparation for classroom activities and maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom in order to ensure maximum learning as well as that students are actively engaged at all times. Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport. Maintains students’ personal folders, recording personal data, including test scores, assessments and evaluations, attendance, incident reports, achievement awards, and any other pertinent information concerning students. Records and forwards required documentation and forms as per established procedures including daily attendance. Participates in Student Evaluation Performance (ESP’s) and evaluates student employee’s performance and employability skills. Provides regular feedback to student. Provides regular feedback to student employees regarding appropriate employability skills. Monitors and reviews Center Information System (CIS) reports for accuracy and required action. Assists students in developing career goals and objectives. Follow the CDSS/CSS/BMS Plans and Procedures. Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices. Complies with all Department of Labor (DOL) guidelines, Office of Federal Contract Compliance (OFCCP) regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures. Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate career success skills. Adheres to required property controls policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned within the individual’s scope and capabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Above average public speaking skills and experience in same, above average verbal and written skills, above average problem solving skills and conflict resolution skills, computer literacy, ability to work some evening hours and periodic weekends, ability to obtain a Commercial Drivers License, ability to travel periodically. Experience One to two years related experience working with youth ages 16-24. Education High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required. Bachelors Degree preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid State Driver’s License. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand and walk; to reach with hands and arms and talk and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud. Additional Information This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime. #J-18808-Ljbffr Muhlenberg Job Corps Center