Description
Job Summary: Responsible for supporting students in the Career Preparation Period per Policies and Requirements Handbook (PRH) Chapter 2 issued by Department of Labor, including oversight of the center Student Orientation Program and the MyPACE online program that trainees use to develop their career pathway plans.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Develops and implements a Program based on Job Corps needs that supports the Career Development Services System (CDSS).
- Researches and develops curriculum to assist the center teams with positive retention rates, students’ ability to learn basic informational technology and job search skills.
- Assesses employment barriers and identifies potential transitional services that students may need for successful job placement and job retention.
- Ensures students receive instruction addressing basic living skills.
- Assists in the development of lesson plans for Career Preparation.
- Ensures students’ e-PARs and plans are initiated.
- Attends required and additional staff training.
- Ensures students receive information and assistance in the following areas:
- Employability skills
- Information technology
- Academic and vocational training
- Support services
- Community resources
- Placement services
- Resume writing
Requirements
Qualifications:
Minimum: Associates degree in human services or a closely related field and current driver license.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or four years related professional work experience. One year experience in career development, workforce development, counseling, sales, marketing, or related field. Two or more years’ experience in career development, workforce development, counseling, sales, marketing, or related field.
Knowledge: Experience in the use of computers, word processing and e-mail. Effective communication skills both oral and written. Ability to effectively relate to student population. Skilled in counseling and motivating students toward vocational, education, and social development. High energy level. Familiarity with labor market trends and other related data. Familiarity with One Stop Career Centers/Career Links. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid CPR/FA certificate.
Physical Requirements:
Frequently
Sitting
Seeing
Hearing
Speaking
Occasionally
Standing
Walking
Bending
Stooping
Squatting
Flexibility
Seldom
Climbing
Lifting 50 pounds
Carrying
Kneeling
Pushing/Pulling
Running
Driving
Environmental Demands:
Equipment: Ability to operate office equipment
Work Alone: Occasionally works alone
Work With Others: 85% of time spent working and interacting with team and other departments
Reading: Ability to read at a college level
Writing: Ability to write at a college level
Skills Required
- Associate's degree in human services or closely related field
- Valid/current driver license
- Experience using computers, word processing, and e-mail
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively relate to and counsel students; motivate toward vocational and social development
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid CPR/First Aid certificate
- Bachelor's degree or four years related professional work experience
- One year experience in career development, workforce development, counseling, sales, marketing, or related field
- Two or more years experience in career development, workforce development, counseling, sales, marketing, or related field
- Familiarity with labor market trends and One Stop Career Centers/Career Links
What We Do
Career Systems Development Corporation is a privately owned company operating Job Corps centers nationwide that deliver workforce development and vocational education for disadvantaged youth. Since 1964, CSD manages residential and non-residential training, academic instruction, career counseling, and employer placement services. Partnering with the U.S. Department of Labor, the company provides wraparound support, certifications, and hands-on training to prepare students for sustainable careers.
