WBL Specialist

Looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of young individuals seeking education and career development? Consider joining our dynamic team at Phoenix Job Corps Center as a Work Based Learning Specialist (WBL) As Work Based Learning Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating all work-based learning (WBL) activities both on and off center for all students.

About Phoenix Job Corps Center

The Phoenix Job Corps Center provides students with the opportunity to earn their High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), and hands-on training in the following areas: Certified Nurse Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, Medical Administration Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Plumbing, Painting, Security and Protective Services, HVAC, Landscaping, Electrical, and Building Construction Technology.

About Adams and Associates

Adams and Associates is a 100% employee-owned company that is service-focused and outcome-driven. We began as a small business formed in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children's programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Today, we are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job Corps program

Adams and Associates employs more than 2,000 staff members across the United States. Each year we provide academic, vocational training, and placement services to approximately 9,000 young people from ages 16 to 24 primarily in a residential setting. Our academic and career technical training programs are accredited and lead to national industry-recognized credentials.

Job Duties:

o Plan and coordinate all on and off-center work-based learning sites for students on center.
o Facilitate, new, local, and distant work-based learning sites for students to obtain necessary work experience.
o Log and track all work-based learning hours for students in the center information system.
o Establish a network of employers that consist of paid and unpaid sites.
o Work with career technical training instructors to ensure students are learning the necessary skills to maintain success on the WBL site.
o Attend appropriate meetings to ensure that consistent connections are being made with local employers and business to continue opportunities for students.
o Work closely with the business community liaison at community events to publish and promote the WBL program.
o Maintain tracking and accountability documents regarding all students who are enrolled in the WBL program.
o Assess student’s work skills, professional appearance, and communication skills before they are sent to a work site.
o Conduct work-based learning seminars with students and instructors to highlight the importance of the WBL sites and expectations of the site.
o Maintain records on each work site to include a memo of understanding and safety inspection.
o Solicit employer feedback for each student to include information on job preparedness and quality of center training.
o 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.

o Coordinate student scheduling, meals, and transportation; transport students to work sites if needed.
o Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff, and other center customers.
o Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy.
o Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
o Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

“Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.