CPP Specialist-Lor
About The Position
Responsible for supporting students during the Career Preparation Period in accordance with the Policies and Requirements Handbook (PRH) issued by the Department of Labor. The role oversees the center Student Orientation Program, which trainees use to develop their career pathway plans. The CPP Specialist develops and implements programs based on Job Corps needs that support the Career Development Services System (CDSS). The role researches and develops curriculum to help center teams support positive retention, students’ basic information technology skills, and job-search skills. It assesses employment barriers and identifies potential transitional services students may need for successful job placement and retention. The specialist also ensures instruction in basic living skills and assists with Career Preparation lesson plans. The specialist ensures students’ e-PARs and plans are initiated, attends required and additional staff training, and provides students with information and assistance related to employability skills, information technology, academic and vocational training, support services, community resources, placement services, and resume writing. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:45 PM.
Requirements
- Associate degree in human services or a closely related field.
- Current, valid driver’s license.
- Experience using computers, word processing, and email.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to relate effectively to the student population.
- Counseling and motivational skills to support students’ vocational, educational, and social development.
- High energy level.
- Familiarity with labor market trends and related data.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid CPR/FA certificate.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or four years of related professional work experience.
- Experience in career development, workforce development, counseling, sales, marketing, or a related field; the posting lists both one year and two or more years of experience.
- Familiarity with One Stop Career Centers/Career Links.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement programs based on Job Corps needs that support the Career Development Services System (CDSS).
- Research and develop curriculum to help center teams support positive retention and students’ basic information technology and job-search skills.
- Assess employment barriers and identify potential transitional services needed for successful job placement and job retention.
- Ensure students receive instruction addressing basic living skills.
- Assist in developing lesson plans for Career Preparation.
- Ensure students’ e-PARs and plans are initiated.
- Attend required and additional staff training.
- Provide students with information and assistance regarding employability skills, information technology, academic and vocational training, support services, community resources, placement services, and resume writing.
- Oversee the center Student Orientation Program used by trainees to develop career pathway plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
