Career Transition Specialist

Human Learning Systems•Shreveport, LA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Career Transition Specialist supports a U.S. Department of Labor Job Corps contractor at the Shreveport Job Corps Center. Job Corps is a federally funded residential training program that provides career-ready technical and academic training and job-placement assistance to eligible youth ages 16–24. The role ensures that graduates and former enrollees engage in verified placement activities that meet Department of Labor, corporate, and center criteria. The specialist supports students in completing positive six- and twelve-month surveys and accessing transitional services. The position also includes training and classroom responsibilities, such as preparing lesson plans, developing curriculum, and maintaining a positive, disciplined learning environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or four years of experience working with youth.
Valid Louisiana State Driver’s License.
CPR and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

Ensure timely placement and retention of graduates and former enrollees in quality placement activities.
Place all assigned graduates within the placement service period, including placing 40% within 30 days of leaving the center.
Ensure students complete positive six- and twelve-month surveys.
Work in conjunction with the center’s CMTs.
Develop job opportunities through employers, one-stops, state employment agencies, and career transition contractors.
Develop new company linkages each month to hire graduates and place assigned students before separation.
Refer and register all assignees with one-stops, JTPA, and state employment agencies.
Facilitate job upgrades for graduates and place 30% of graduates before separation.
Promote a positive and desirable classroom and training environment that supports student motivation and outcomes.
Maintain discipline in the training area and keep the work environment clean and clutter-free.
Prepare instruction integrating math, reading, writing, employability, and Career Success Standards skills through lesson planning.
Develop and implement course curriculum that supports students’ successful program completion and employment.
Use Job Corps guidelines and the subject course guide; maintain an accurate syllabus and complete required lesson plans.
Identify appropriate instructional materials, consult industry advisors, and design instruction to meet individual student needs.
Schedule field trips, guest speakers, workshops, and other special projects to supplement training.
Assess students’ placement readiness and provide assistance.
Assist graduates with resume preparation and coach them on interviewing skills and placement-search strategies.
Maintain an assessment and placement plan for each assigned graduate.
Identify and refer graduates to transitional support services needed for successful placement and retention.
Maintain compliance with Department of Labor, corporate, and center policies.
Verify placements and obtain third-party verification.
Contact assigned graduates monthly, whether placed or not, to assess service needs, facilitate upgrades, and promote retention.
Document placement services provided to each assigned graduate in CIS case notes.
Survey employers of assigned graduates and provide Job Corps with feedback about employer satisfaction.