Wilmington Job Corps Center

Company Profile: We support the Job Corps program's mission of teaching eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and placing them in meaningful jobs or further their education.

Position Title:

Career Readiness Specialist

Reports To:

OA/CTS Manager

Department:

Outreach Admissions & Career Transition Services 

FLSA Classification:

Exempt

Job Grade:

5

EEO-1 Classification:

02 – Professionals

Last Revision Date:

4/1/12

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:

Provides engaging instruction, to include, but not limited to, resume writing, interviewing techniques, mock interviews, job search techniques, job retention strategies, employability skills, life skills training, etc. and evaluates student progress. Identify and use appropriate materials for the students being taught and the department goals established. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills 
• Works independently with little direct supervision 
• Works as part of a team 
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated 
• Demonstrates strong work ethic to achieve Center goals 
• Displays effective multi-tasking and time management skills 
• Utilizes all required and recommended computer applications
• Must be proficient in the use of common computer software (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.).

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in social or human services, education, counseling or related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education, vocational training, and/or experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis.

EXPERIENCE:

• One year of related experience in sales, marketing, or counseling related services.

OTHER:

• Must possess valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose an undue hardship on the company.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

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WORKING CONDITIONS: 

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