Career Transition Specialist [Monday - Thursday 7am - 5:30pm] at Career Systems Development Corporation

Ottumwa, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

18.81

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Career Counseling, Employment Counseling, Job Search Techniques, Job Preparation, Job Development, Communication, Organizational Skills, Student Motivation, CPR/FA Certification, Driver's License

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Description Interested in making a difference in young adults’ lives between the ages of 16-24? If so we may have the perfect job for you. Job Corps is a government-funded, no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps socioeconomically disadvantaged youth. We strive to fulfill this mission by following our Core Values of Safety, Individual Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Growth and Commitment. Come and surround yourself with talented and professional individuals who have also taken the next step of making a difference in someone’s life. You would not only have a great and dedicated team to work with, but you may also be eligible to take advantage of a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), legal and PTO. Schedule: 7:00am-5:30pm (Flexible) Duties/Responsibilities: Conducts interviews with students entering the Career Transition Phase of Career Development Services System (CDSS). Provides re-orientation and further focus on job search techniques. Creates and maintains a caseload of active student files, establishes a tickler system for caseload management, maintains bi-weekly or (at minimum) contact every 30 days through telephone correspondence. Attends meetings that involve Career Transition student/process issues. Visits classrooms and trade shops to familiarize students with Career Transition processes, employability skills, career preparation, job search, job retention, etc. Familiarizes students with Advance Training, military, and job offers. Coordinates mock interview sessions. Assists in the coordination of job fairs and career days. Maintains linkages with military services, One Stop and other external resources, maintain job banks, secures and post job leads, set up job interviews, arranges transportation assistance and other support services. Performs job development by screening leads from newspaper classifieds, telephone, and personal contacts, referrals, Internet, and other youth service organizations. Ensures that all necessary licenses, certificates, transcripts and/or any pertinent document that will aid in job search are completed/obtained preferably prior to students’ exit. Ensures that accurate contact information is obtained from exiting students and continually updates student files with accurate contact information. Identifies support services needed for relocation, makes referrals to support services agencies. Develops and maintains a resource center for support services. Serves as chairperson of the student’s Career Assessment Panel and submits appropriate reports. Initiates contact with “former enrollee” students prior to their exiting the Center, or as soon as possible thereafter. Requirements Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field; or Associates Degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field and two years related experience. Preferred: Minimum plus previous Job Corps experience. Knowledge: Sound knowledge of case management, career counseling, employment counseling and job search, job preparation and development techniques. Must be able to effectively communicate with culturally disadvantaged and minority youth. Must possess a valid state driver’s license. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Must obtain and maintain valid CPR/FA certification. Good organizational skills. Ability to inspire and motivate students. PM22

Responsibilities

The specialist conducts interviews with students entering the Career Transition Phase, provides job search technique re-orientation, and maintains active student caseloads with regular contact. Duties also include coordinating mock interviews, assisting with job fairs, developing job leads, and ensuring students obtain necessary documentation prior to exit.