Career Development Specialist

Job Summary

We offer a competitive salary and a full comprehensive benefit package to full-time employees:

• Medical – 3 Tier Options - Health Savings Account – Live Health Online
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D – 1 x annual Earnings
• Employer Paid Short-term Disability
• Employer Paid Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K - Safe Harbor match of 100% up to 3% of pay and then 50% on the next 2% of pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bereavement Leave
• Sick Time
• Vacation Time
• 12 Paid Holidays

Duties

Provide student support in the areas of career development and career readiness to ensure students are prepared to enter the workplace and live independently which includes personalized and group instruction.

• Meet monthly assigned placement goals by providing quality placement efforts for all assigned students.
• Become active in the employment community establishing linkages with employers, labor unions, state contractors, apprenticeship programs, military recruiters, advanced training programs, schools, community colleges, etc. to further the students, WBL and placement goals as well as assist with planning and conducting community relations programs designed to create and maintain favorable public relations for the Center and its students.
• Ensure the establishment of WBL sites, transportation and related services, including periodic visits to worksites, site safety inspections, employer evaluation, with documentation of all visits. WBL assignments and progress shall also be entered in the Center Information System (CIS).
• Career Management Team.
• Mentor, monitor and model the Career Success Standards.
• Adhere to required property controls policies and procedures.
• Maintain good housekeeping in all areas and comply with safety practices.
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Participate in PRH mandated staff training.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the individuals’ scope and capabilities.

Qualifications

• Above average public speaking skills and experience in same; above average verbal and written communication skills; above average organizational, problem solving and conflict resolution skills; demonstrated ability to meet placement and performance goals; computer literacy specifically Internet, Email, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; ability to work evening hours and periodic weekends; ability to travel periodically.
• One (1) year experience in a performance-based environment and sales, marketing, or counseling related services preferred. Experience in case management and /or job development, resume writing; interview skills; job search skills; accessing community resources (childcare, legal and health); housing; transportation; educational opportunities; and financial planning preferred. Knowledge of skills necessary to establish liaisons and interact with private and public agencies. Must possess the ability to interact with employers and program participants.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services, Psychology, Counseling, Education, Social Science, Business, Communications, or closely related field; or associate degree in Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, Education, Social Science, Business, Communications, or closely related field, and 2 years’ related experience.
• Valid State Driver’s License.