Career Transition Specialist Manager

Want to make a difference in a young person's life? This is a very rewarding position in training and mentoring at-risk youth.

About Our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location:
Turner Job Corps
2000 Turner Corps Rd
Albany, GA 31705

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, administer, and supervise the Career Transition Services Program through cohort enrollment and case management efforts.
• Plan, direct, and supervise the activities of the Career Transition Readiness and Career Transition Services Programs, including ensuring proper planning, scheduling, and effective implementation of all activities in program areas.
• Prepare and review reports and records of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished and objectives attained; prepare and submit reports as required.
• Ensure proper records of student progress are maintained by the CTR/Career Transition Department.
• Set monthly goals for placement and monitor goals; enact corrective action as needed to correct deficiencies.
• Screen and monitor placement information; audit files to ensure data is captured for all possible placements.
• Coordinate and participate in open houses, Job Fairs, Career Days, etc.
• Assign and monitor staff and contract caseloads; ensure proper placer assignments and process transfers of assignees when relocating.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling or related field from a four-year college preferred.
• Two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Master’s degree and expansive experience with disadvantaged youth preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

Additional Requirements

• Sound knowledge of vocational training programs.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to inspire and motivate staff.
• Ability to compose descriptive reports.
• Able to remedy dysfunctional behavior and intervene with students in crisis with aggression control/safe physical management restraint techniques; successfully complete mandated training courses.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid CPR/First Aid certificate.
• Ability to communicate effectively and relate to the trainee population.
• Ability to operate office equipment.
• Ability to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments.

Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Pay

Salary Range: $60,000 to $61,200