Career Preparation Supervisor

Cincinnati Job Corps Center • Cincinnati, OH

4h

About The Position

The Career Preparation Supervisor directs staff providing training and support to students during their first 90 days at the Cincinnati Job Corps Center. The role organizes, plans, and administers programs intended to support student success and retention, and ensures departmental programs and standards comply with Department of Labor, Policy and Requirements Handbook, Center, and corporate requirements. The Supervisor coordinates with other Center departments, develops staff training plans, oversees Career Preparation staff, monitors student and program performance, and updates the CDSS Director on program status.

The position also supports students in developing career goals and employability skills, participates in student performance evaluations, maintains required records and reports, monitors budget and Center Report Card measures, and ensures that the Student Handbook and departmental plans and procedures remain current. The employee must follow applicable policies and safety practices and may be assigned other reasonable duties within their scope and capabilities.

Requirements

• At least one year in a relevant leadership position.
• Associate degree or relevant experience, including management or leadership experience.
• Above-average public speaking skills and experience.
• Above-average verbal and written communication skills.
• Above-average problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work some evening hours and periodic weekends.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License.
• Ability to travel periodically.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of related experience working with youth ages 16–24.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the program for students during their first 90 days on Center.
• Coordinate with Center departments to support student success, including Career Success Standards, Career Services, Health and Wellness, CMHC, Academics, Records, OA and CTS, and Administration.
• Develop and implement a program to retain students during their first 90 days.
• Develop a program to contact incoming students and prepare them for their Job Corps career.
• Develop and implement a staff training plan and train staff on PCDP and other required topics.
• Oversee Career Preparation staff and develop curriculum.
• Monitor statistical performance and student accountability, and develop corrective action plans as needed.
• Communicate program status to the CDSS Director and determine policies according to DOL, Corporate, and Center expectations.
• Submit weekly reports outlining departmental progress, problems, and contemplated changes.
• Participate in Student Evaluation Performance (ESPs), evaluate student employees’ performance and employability skills, and provide regular feedback.
• Ensure E PARs and other required documents are completed.
• Monitor and review Center Information System (CIS) reports for accuracy and required action.
• Assist students in developing career goals and objectives and reinforce employability skills and career success standards.
• Follow CDSS/CSS/BMS plans and procedures and recommend changes as needed.
• Keep the Student Handbook up to date.
• Ensure required Center Report Card measures are met.
• Maintain good housekeeping and comply with safety practices and property-control policies and procedures.
• Comply with DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Model, mentor, and monitor appropriate career success skills.
• Participate in mandatory PRH staff training and monitor the budget.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the individual’s scope and capabilities.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with three tier options
• Health Savings Account
• Live Health Online
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance equal to one times annual earnings
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary accident and critical illness coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor match of 100% up to 3% of pay and 50% on the next 2% of pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bereavement leave
• Sick time
• Vacation time
• 12 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree