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 position oversees the center Student Orientation Program, which trainees use to develop their career pathway plans, and supports the Career Development Services System (CDSS). The CPP Specialist develops curriculum and provides instruction and assistance to help students build employability, information technology, job-search, and basic living skills, address employment barriers, and prepare for successful job placement and retention.
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.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid CPR/FA certificate.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or four years of related professional work experience.
- One or more years of experience in career development, workforce development, counseling, sales, marketing, or a related field.
- Two or more years of experience in career development, workforce development, counseling, sales, marketing, or a related field.
- Familiarity with labor market trends and related data.
- Familiarity with One Stop Career Centers/Career Links.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a program based on Job Corps needs that supports the Career Development Services System (CDSS).
- Research and develop curriculum to help center teams support positive retention rates and students’ ability to learn basic information technology and job-search skills.
- Assess employment barriers and identify potential transitional services students may need 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.
- Ensure students receive 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
Education Level
Associate degree
