Career Transition Specialist

MTC Corrections•Joliet, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MTC operates the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL, providing quality services to local youth. The company values professional and caring employees dedicated to improving people’s lives. The Career Transition Specialist is responsible for determining graduate qualifications for placement, conducting placement activities, and follow-up in compliance with government and management directives. This role involves maintaining linkages with various agencies and employers, identifying potential jobs, schools, military, or other training program placements, and conducting job development activities. The specialist will also ensure all placements are verified and documented, prepare reports, coordinate with center staff, participate in advisory councils, and promote career success standards among students.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field; or associate’s degree and two years related experience
Experience with youth
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Computer proficiency
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

Responsible for determining graduate qualifications for placement, conducting placement activities and follow-up in compliance with government and management directives
Maintain linkages with DOL, national, state and local agencies and employees to provide placement services
Identify potential jobs, schools, military or other training program placements for separating graduates and conduct job development activities; maintain placement follow-up on separated graduates
Directly place graduates to meet or exceed DOL contractual monthly placement goals; verify and document all placements according to requirements
Complete all required documentation in CTS and in individual folders for assigned graduates until their service period ends
Prepare placement reports and assist in the development of the contract’s placement plan
Coordinate with center staff to provide placement information to students
Participate in industry advisory councils, community relations councils as assigned
As requested, conduct career support activities in support of centers and regional office efforts
Participate in the development of new and revised policies and procedures affecting placement activities
Promote the development of career success standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy
Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices
Cultivate and maintain a climate on center which is free of harassment, intimidation and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn
Perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management