Career Transition Specialist Manager

About the role

This is a rewarding position in training and mentoring at-risk youth. Our Benefits include low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance, 19 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, flexible spending accounts, paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability, group term life and AD&D insurance, and public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.

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 Services Program, including proper planning, scheduling, and implementation of all activities.
• Prepare and review reports and records of activities to ensure progress and objectives are met.
• Ensure proper records of student progress are maintained by the CTR/Career Transition Department.
• Set monthly goals for placement and monitor these goals.
• Enact corrective action as needed to correct deficiencies.
• Screens and monitors placement information.
• Audits files to ensure data is captured for all possible placements.
• Coordinates and participates in open houses, job fairs, career days, etc.
• Assigns and monitors staff and contract caseloads.
• Ensures proper placer assignments and processes transfers of assignees when relocating.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Prioritize a Master’s degree and expansive experience with disadvantaged youth preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.

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.
• Able to communicate effectively and relate to the trainee population.
• Position requires an ability to operate office equipment.

About Our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country, operating for over 60 years. We help eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, train them for meaningful careers, and assist them with obtaining employment.

Program Location

Turner Job Corps
2000 Turner Corps Rd
Alandia, GA 31705

Contact Information

To learn more about this program, visit: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

Equal Opportunity Employer

Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities. For more information, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal document and contact adarequest@eckerd.org.