Position
WBL/ACT/OTP Coordinator
Reports To
Career Development Director
Department
Career Development
FLSA STATUS
Non-Exempt
Primary Position Objectives
Develop relationships in community for the work-based learning (WBL) program. Coordinate placement of WBL students. Assist in placement of students prior to departure from the program and provide advance career training (ACT). Promote the ACT/OTP program to all staff and students; recruit students to ensure program capacity and provide support services to concurrently enrolled students to meet OMS goals and student achievement (certificates and degrees).
Position ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities
Brief Description of Duties
Administration
Procedures
Pay: $21.09 - $21.10 per hour
•Establish and maintain work-based learning (WBL) program linkages with local employers and advanced career training (ACT) program opportunities for students
• Maintain linkages with federal, state, local agencies, employers, and contracted placement agencies to aid students’ placement into jobs, continuing education, or the armed forces
• Assist recruiters with outreach services as needed
• Participate in career preparation period curriculum and career transition activities as required
• Counsel students regarding goals, options, requirements, services, etc.
• Assist students with preparation of resume, preparation for work-based learning experiences, and job search activities
• Coordinate placement of students in WBL; monitor student progress, counsel students regarding performance, evaluation, problem resolution, decision making, accountability, and transition issues
• Complete student performance evaluations for students participating in WBL program
• Promote the development of career success standards through modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students, and monitoring skill acquisition; intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed
• Transport students for WBL purposes, as needed
• Teach, model, and evaluate student employability skills
• Monitor attendance and submit all ACT/OTP student attendance each week to the student records department
• Maintain and monitor students’ ACT/OTP folders to include application, progress reports, class schedules, and grades
• Coordinate with concurrent enrollment provider to ensure evaluations are submitted for each ESP in a timely manner
• Ensure all ACT/OPT students meet PRH established attendance and performance criteria
• Coordinate with concurrent enrollment provider and Center finance department to ensure all received financial aid is used to offset Center costs for ACT/OTP student enrollment
• Provide regular feedback to students regarding appropriate employability skills and mastery of Career Success Standards
• Conduct ACT/OTP screening committee to determine applicant eligibility
• Follow CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily
• Adhere to required property control policies and procedures
• Maintain good housekeeping in all areas and comply with safety practices
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), LifeSkills Connection’s policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures
• Demonstrate and abide by LifeSkills Connection’s core values and operating principles
• Model, mentor, monitor appropriate Career Success Standards
• Participate in PRH mandated staff training; Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
• Perform other duties as assigned
Position CompetenciesKey Competencies
Performance Standards/Results
Effective
Communication
Organization of Work
QualificationsExcellent written and verbal communications skills
Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel
Experience
Minimum of one year related experience
EducationAssociate’s degree in related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits Include:
Disclaimer
As a federal contractor, selected candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: Employment contingent upon passing background check and a pre-employment drug test. (This position is considered a safety sensitive position; therefore, the pre-employment drug test includes testing for marijuana). Positive test results will exclude an applicant from being hired.
All selected candidates after hire will receive CPR/First Aid Certification and Narcan Administration training within the first 90 days of employment. All employees are responsible for the safety of the students and may be required to provide provisional emergency services in the event of an emergency.
LifeSkills Connection Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact the Human Resources Manager, Jennifer Law, (360) 854-2160, or law.jennifer@jobcorps.org for assistance.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.
The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.