WBL Specialist (PT) (60409)

ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES INC • Callicoon, NY

7d • $26 - $26

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating all work-based learning (WBL) activities both on and off center for all students.

Requirements

• Associates Degree Required.
• A minimum of one-year experience in program management and direction with a substantial experience working with youth.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all on and off-center work-based learning sites for students on center.
• Facilitate, new, local, and distant work-based learning sites for students to obtain necessary work experience.
• Log and track all work-based learning hours for students in the center information system.
• Establish a network of employers that consist of paid and unpaid sites.
• Work with career technical training instructors to ensure students are learning the necessary skills to maintain success on the WBL site.
• Attend appropriate meetings to ensure that consistent connections are being made with local employers and business to continue opportunities for students.
• Work closely with the business community liaison at community events to publish and promote the WBL program.
• Maintain tracking and accountability documents regarding all students who are enrolled in the WBL program.
• Assess student’s work skills, professional appearance, and communication skills before they are sent to a work site.
• Conduct work-based learning seminars with students and instructors to highlight the importance of the WBL sites and expectations of the site.
• Maintain records on each work site to include a memo of understanding and safety inspection.
• Solicit employer feedback for each student to include information on job preparedness and quality of center training.
• Maintain ongoing communications with work based learning providers, including periodic visits to work-sites with career training instructors. Evaluate work sites for compliance with career development goals.
• Coordinate student scheduling, meals, and transportation; transport students to work sites if needed.
• Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff, and other center customers.
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy.
• Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees