WBL Specialist

Eckerd Connects•Washington, DC

7d•$50,000 - $56,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Work Based Learning Specialist reports to the Career Transition Services Manager and is a salaried, exempt position. The Work Based Learning Specialist is responsible for facilitating the development and implementation of the School to Career/Work Based Learning program. Facilitates meetings and activities to bring together the appropriate persons, including employers, instructors, students, and center staff to ensure the success of the School to Career/Work-Based Learning program. Generates work site opportunities that best match the training capabilities and needs of trainees with employers’ requirements. The Work Based Learning Specialist serves as liaison with both the Career Technical Training and Career Transition Services departments in facilitating the coordination of the campuses Work-Based Learning program. Visits established work sites at least bi-monthly to cultivate work site relationships. Coordinate, periodically, guest speakers in career training classrooms to allow the vocational instructors to visit work sites and trainees as required for the success of the Work-Based Learning program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or four years’ professional experience working with youth preferred.
Two years’ experience in marketing, sales, or counseling related areas preferred.
Prefer supervisory experience.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.
Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Responsibilities

Facilitating the development and implementation of the School to Career/Work Based Learning program.
Facilitates meetings and activities to bring together the appropriate persons, including employers, instructors, students, and center staff to ensure the success of the School to Career/Work-Based Learning program.
Generates work site opportunities that best match the training capabilities and needs of trainees with employers’ requirements.
Serves as liaison with both the Career Technical Training and Career Transition Services departments in facilitating the coordination of the campuses Work-Based Learning program.
Visits established work sites at least bi-monthly to cultivate work site relationships.
Coordinate, periodically, guest speakers in career training classrooms to allow the vocational instructors to visit work sites and trainees as required for the success of the Work-Based Learning program.