CPP Manager

ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES INC•Town of Bethlehem, NY

3d•$70,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The CPP Manager is responsible for managing the Counseling and Career Preparation Programs (CPP) and overseeing student counseling services and individual student case management. The role ensures student progress, retention, and completion of the Job Corps program, while coordinating transitional support with Admissions and Outreach (OA), Career Transition Services (CTS), and Social Development staff. The position also safeguards confidential information and the integrity of student data. The CPP Manager supervises and manages the Counseling and CPP programs and staff. The role oversees program outcomes and performance goals, supports student achievement and career preparation, manages staff performance and development, and builds community relationships that support education, employment, Career Technical Training, and work-based learning. The manager works in partnership with staff across departments to provide effective student supervision and services, and accepts direction from the Center Director, Center Duty Officer, or Shift Manager, including temporary assignments in other departments or positions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school, including at least 15 semester hours in social services-related instruction.
At least two years of experience in program management and direction.
Substantial experience working with youth.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited school.
Job Corps or related program experience.

Responsibilities

Follow integrity guidelines and procedures and prevent manipulation of student data.
Ensure the Center meets or exceeds DOL and company performance goals; track and monitor program outcomes.
Interview candidates, recommend hires and terminations, discipline employees, and evaluate Counseling and CPP staff performance.
Ensure students receive comprehensive, individualized case management that supports retention, program completion, and quality job placement.
Support students in achieving personal and career goals and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment.
Ensure students are engaged in leadership and after-hours programming that supports achievement and success.
Oversee evaluations of student progress and student panels.
Fill staff vacancies promptly; motivate, empower, delegate to, and hold staff accountable for quality work and performance goals.
Develop staff for career progression and address performance concerns through appropriate discipline and support.
Provide required and supplemental training for new and current employees.
Create a supportive work environment, recognize staff accomplishments, and proactively address performance concerns.
Develop community linkages supporting education, employment, Career Technical Training, and work-based learning; promote the Center and Job Corps and build relationships with elected officials.
Mentor, monitor, and model Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.
Provide high-quality supervision and management of students; respond appropriately to behavior while treating students respectfully and holding them accountable.
Ensure programs and services are high quality, meet student needs, and are continually improved and enhanced.
Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing, contribute relevant ideas to group efforts, and provide timely, high-quality information to DOL and the company when requested.
Identify problems, analyze causes, evaluate solutions, take or recommend appropriate action, and follow up to confirm problems are corrected.
Partner with staff across departments to ensure effective student supervision and services.
Keep the area of oversight organized, clean, safe, and conducive to student learning.
Accept direction and supervision from the Center Director, Center Duty Officer, or Shift Manager, including temporary assignments to perform duties in other departments or positions.
Perform other duties as assigned.