WBL Specialist (62994) / Crystal Springs, MS

About the Role

Responsible for providing students with employability training leading to full-time jobs, higher education, or advanced training. Oversees the Work-Based Learning (WBL) program to ensure students actively participate in on- and off-Center on-the-job training assignments, improving their employability skill-set.

Responsibilities

• Provide students with transportation services and evaluate student competencies.
• Conduct community outreach to established WBL sites and manage related MOUs.
• Ensure the integrity of student WBL documentation and follow all integrity guidelines to prevent manipulation of student data.
• Ensure all eligible students participate in WBL and market the program to staff and students.
• Identify viable WBL employer sites, establish MOUs, and conduct periodic OSHA and site supervision inspections.
• Ensure the Center meets or exceeds DOL/Company performance goals.
• Interview, recommend for hire, discipline, recommend for termination, and evaluate the performance of WBL program employees.
• Establish supportive/mentoring relationships with students and provide employability and career counseling.
• Routinely evaluate student performance, update ePCDP and related student plans, and identify/remediate barriers to student achievement.
• Ensure student accountability procedures are compliant for all WBL students.
• Provide transportation services to meet center requirements.
• Produce quality work in a thorough, timely, and accurate manner while maintaining appropriate personal attendance, accountability, and productivity standards.
• Plan, prioritize, and organize assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.
• Apply job knowledge effectively to complete all required job responsibilities and proactively maintain necessary skills.
• Mentor, monitor, and model the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.
• Provide high-quality supervision and management for the student population, taking swift and appropriate action to influence student behavior positively.
• Show respect and courtesy to students while holding them accountable for their actions and behavior.
• Provide quality programs and services for students, ensuring needs are met and pursuing improvements.
• Exchange ideas and information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, contributing meaningfully to group efforts.
• Provide quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested and articulate thoughts effectively.
• Identify problems, analyze causes, and evaluate solutions before taking action, ensuring follow-up for prompt resolution.
• Work in partnership with staff from all departments to ensure effective supervision and services for students.
• Accept direction and supervision from the Center Director/Program Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager, including temporary assignments to other departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; a degree from an accredited school preferred.
• Previous group facilitation, student management, or Job Corps experience preferred.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing applications preferred.
• Must possess a valid in-state Driver’s License and meet the Company insurability requirements.