Job Placement Counselor

State of Oklahoma

2d•$3,423

About The Position

Basic Purpose Tracking cadets and graduates in the Oklahoma Job ChalleNGe Program (Sooner Job Challenge Program). Starting salary: $3423.33 per month Typical Functions Under supervision of the Program Coordinator; this position will be responsible for tracking associates and graduates during the residential/post residential placement phase. During the residential phase, case managers are required to assist associates with identifying placement goals in the areas of education, military and employment Help students partner with a mentor within their chosen vocation. Work with students and community partners to help students obtain offers of employment. Facilitate opportunities for students to use their vocational skills in community service projects. May be asked to assist with transporting and supervising students. The post residential phase requires tracking of graduates and mentors for 12 months after graduation in accordance with National Guard Bureau and Sooner Job Challenge guidelines. Make monthly contact with all graduates on their assigned caseload via phone, email, text, or social media. Process records requests and ensure confidentially of records. Assist Admissions Dept with associates in-processing duties as assigned. Requires good administrative, computer, communication and customer service skills with the ability to compile and produce required reports. Level Descriptor This is the specialist level where employees are assigned responsibility for the completion of a full range of paraprofessional work. Education and Experience High School diploma or GED. Strong background working with at risk youth, or a combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of office methods and procedures; of grammar, punctuation, and spelling; of basic mathematics; of current social and economic problems; of human relations. Military background preferred, but not required Special Requirements Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift/carry a minimum of 15 pounds. Sitting for long periods of time Conditions of Employment: Serves a 12 month trial period Contingent on a favorable NCIC/OSBI background check Contingent on passing pre-employment drug & alcohol screening A valid driver license FLSA Non-Exempt status Tobacco and Vape Free facility Able to work flexible hours including one late night per week T1/CNACI security clearance (eligibility for national security positions shall be granted only to U.S. citizens) Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub. If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information: Agency Contact Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between. To learn more about our state agencies, visit here. Industries: Government Administration Worker Size: 10,001+ Employees Headquarters: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Utilizing the Office of Veterans Placement provides eligible veterans additional services and interview opportunities for State of Oklahoma employment. Visit the webpage for additional details and information on how to apply.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Strong background working with at risk youth, or a combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of office methods and procedures; of grammar, punctuation, and spelling; of basic mathematics; of current social and economic problems; of human relations.
Must be able to lift/carry a minimum of 15 pounds.
Sitting for long periods of time
Serves a 12 month trial period
Contingent on a favorable NCIC/OSBI background check
Contingent on passing pre-employment drug & alcohol screening
A valid driver license
FLSA Non-Exempt status
Tobacco and Vape Free facility
Able to work flexible hours including one late night per week
T1/CNACI security clearance (eligibility for national security positions shall be granted only to U.S. citizens)

Nice To Haves

Military background preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Tracking associates and graduates during the residential/post residential placement phase.
Assist associates with identifying placement goals in the areas of education, military and employment
Help students partner with a mentor within their chosen vocation.
Work with students and community partners to help students obtain offers of employment.
Facilitate opportunities for students to use their vocational skills in community service projects.
Assist with transporting and supervising students.
Tracking of graduates and mentors for 12 months after graduation
Make monthly contact with all graduates on their assigned caseload via phone, email, text, or social media.
Process records requests and ensure confidentially of records.
Assist Admissions Dept with associates in-processing duties as assigned.
Compile and produce required reports.