Career Transition Specialist

Human Learning Systems•Tucson, AZ

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Career Transition Specialist position provides support for a U.S Department of Labor Job Corps contractor. The Job Corps program is a federally-funded residential training program. The mission of Job Corps is to provide career-ready technical and academic training and job placement assistance to program eligible youth ages 16-24.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years experience working with youth.
Valid Arizona State Driver's License
CPR/First Aid Certifications

Responsibilities

Ensures timely placement and retention of graduates and former enrollees in quality placement activities.
Places all assigned graduates within placement service period. Places forty percent of graduates within thirty days of leaving the center.
Ensures that students take a positive six-and twelve-month survey.
Work in conjunction with Center’s CMTs.
Promotes job development through employers, one-stops, and state employment agencies and career transition contractors.
Develops new company linkages each month to hire graduates and place assignees in same prior to separation.
Provides referrals to and registers all assignees with one-stops, JTPA, and state employment agencies.
Facilitates job upgrades for graduates. Places thirty percent of graduates prior to separation.
Promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom/training environment, ensuring maximum student motivation and outcomes.
Maintains a high degree of discipline within the training area.
Adequately prepares for instruction by integrating math, reading, and writing concepts with employability and Career Success Standards skills with lesson planning.
Maintains a clean and clutter-free work environment.
Develops and implements an effective course curriculum for students’ successful completion of the training program.
Utilizes Job Corps guidelines and subject course guide. Has an accurate syllabus for the course and completes lesson plans as required.
Identifies appropriate materials and seeks input from industry advisors, designs instruction to meet individual student needs. Curriculum developed is sufficient for students to attain and maintain employment.
Schedules field trips, guest speakers, workshops and other special projects to supplement training.
Provides students with assessment and assistance with placement readiness.
Assists graduates with resume preparation.
Coaches graduates on interviewing skills.
Coaches graduates on placement search strategies.