CTS Specialist (60205)

ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES INC•Edinburgh, IN

5d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a passionate advocate for youth? Do you want a career where every day you work is a step toward changing a young person's future? The Atterbury Job Corps Center is seeking a Certified Transition Specialist (CTS) to join our dynamic team! At the Atterbury Job Corps Center, we work with youth ages 16-24 and provide them residential services, and academic and career training, all at no cost to the student. We are a federally funded program administered by the Department of Labor. We are a year-round, self-paced program for our students. If you are passionate about helping disadvantaged students, get the support they need to become successful adults, this could be the position for you! Join our team and be a life-changing influence in a young person's journey! We have a true team approach to our work. All staff collaborate to support the needs of students and the Center. We work hard because our amazing students deserve the best from us. We have fun because we love what we do! Careers Begin Here! POSITION SUMMARY Responsible to provide students with transitional support and placement services leading to fulltime jobs, higher education or advanced training. Works cooperatively with Career Technical Training and Career Transition staff to provide students with comprehensive and individualized case management to identify and remediate students transitional barriers. Uses proper discretion and judgment to resolve issues and ensure student success after Job Corps. Conducts effective community job development activities with key business and community leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field from an accredited school; Or Associates degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field from an accredited school and two years related experience.
Must possess a valid instate Drivers License and meet the Company insurability requirements.

Responsibilities

Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data.
Supports educational and related placement goals for assigned students.
Ensures Contract meets or exceeds DOL/Company performance goals.
Establishes supportive/mentoring relationships with students during the Career Transition Phase.
Provides personalized career counseling and evaluates student performance.
Oversees, develops, monitors, and updates student transition plans to ensure successful outcome.
Develops Center-beneficial business and community linkages that provide students with quality and industry relevant employment opportunities.
Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.
Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards.
Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.
Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities. Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties.
Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.
Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population. Takes swift and appropriate action and positively influences student behavior. Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.
Provides quality programs and services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of programs and services.
Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for the employee
no cost for single enrollees, opportunity to buy up for a richer plan and/or dependent coverage
Employer sponsored Wellness Program
Retirement plan options
Professional development opportunities
12 paid holidays a year
Generous vacation and sick time accruals
Voluntary benefits offered through VOYA
Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts and/or Dependent care FSA
Employer HSA Match Program
401k after one year of service with employer matching
Employee Assistance Program, etc
Discounted dinner for $2.50 per employee per meal