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Career Readiness Specialist

1 month ago

Wilmington, United States Wilmington Job Corps Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Wilmington Job Corps Center

Company Profile: We support the Job Corps program's mission of teaching eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and placing them in meaningful jobs or further their education.

Position Title:

Career Readiness Specialist

Reports To:

OA/CTS Manager

Department:

Outreach Admissions & Career Transition Services

FLSA Classification:

Exempt

Job Grade:

5

EEO-1 Classification:

02 – Professionals

Last Revision Date:

4/1/12

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:

Provides engaging instruction, to include, but not limited to, resume writing, interviewing techniques, mock interviews, job search techniques, job retention strategies, employability skills, life skills training, etc. and evaluates student progress. Identify and use appropriate materials for the students being taught and the department goals established.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for students completing and/or separating from the program as a graduate or former enrollee.
  • Assists student with job searches, completing and submitting applications, obtaining interviews, and attending job fairs.
  • Responsible for implementation and facilitation of all CTR curriculum and classroom instruction to include, but not limited to, resume writing, interviewing techniques, mock interviews, job search techniques, job retention strategies, employability skills, life skills training, etc.
  • Responsible for participating in the Evaluation of Student and development of Student’s Personal Career Development Plans starting in the Career Preparation Period.
  • Works closely with the CTT Instructors, WBL coordinator and Career Counselors to ensure Pre-termination Placement graduate and post enrollee placement goals are met.
  • Develop a monthly calendar of events that would include, but not be limited to, ASVAB testing, military and college prep, college open houses, job fairs, on center job fairs, employer presentations, etc.
  • Works closely with the scheduling clerk to ensure appropriate scheduling of students’ into CTR based on the student projection dates.
  • Coordinates Paid Duty Off-Center leaves for students with verified interviews.
  • Ensures students are registered in One-Stop centers prior to and during enrollment; work with admissions counselors and the WBL Specialist in establishing and maintaining One-Stop Center contracts

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

  • Possesses strong oral and written communication skills
  • Works independently with little direct supervision
  • Works as part of a team
  • Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated
  • Demonstrates strong work ethic to achieve Center goals
  • Displays effective multi-tasking and time management skills
  • Utilizes all required and recommended computer applications
  • Must be proficient in the use of common computer software (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.).

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in social or human services, education, counseling or related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education, vocational training, and/or experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis.

EXPERIENCE:

  • One year of related experience in sales, marketing, or counseling related services.

OTHER:

  • Must possess valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose an undue hardship on the company.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

  • Reading, writing and communicating fluently in English
  • Hearing and speaking to express ideas and/or exchange information in person or over the telephone
  • Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC screens, etc.
  • Sitting, standing, driving, moving about or walking for occasional or frequent periods of time
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
  • Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
  • Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and/or lifting light objects

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Classroom and general office setting
  • Indoor and outdoor environment
  • Driving to employers, community agencies, job fairs, etc.

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