What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internship Placement Coordinator position at Adams & Associates?
Job Details
Job Location
Woodland - Laurel, MD
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
2 Year Degree
Salary Range
25.61
Job Category
Education
Description
ABOUT WOODLAND AND JOB CORPS CENTER
The Woodland Job Corps Center provides students with the opportunity to earn their High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), and hands-on training in the following areas : Electrical Wiring, Carpentry, Building Construction Technology, Culinary Arts, Advanced Training - Culinary Arts and Hotel & Lodging. We also assist students with job placement upon completion of their educational and career technical training.
ABOUT ADAMS & ASSOCIATES
Adams and Associates is a 100% employee-owned company that is service-focused and outcome-driven. We began as a small business formed in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children's programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Today, we are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job Corps program!
Adams and Associates employs more than 2,000 staff members across the United States. Each year we provide academic, vocational training, and placement services to approximately 9,000 young people from ages 16 to 24 primarily in a residential setting. Our academic and career technical training programs are accredited and lead to national industry-recognized credentials.
Responsible to provide students with employability training leading to full-time jobs, higher education or advanced training. Coordinates and manages Work-Based Learning program ensuring students are actively participating in on- and off-Center on-the-job training assignments to improve employability skill-set. Provides students with transportation services and participates in Career Transition Readiness / Grad-90 program.
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible to provide students with employability training leading to full-time jobs, higher
education or advanced training. Oversees Work-Based Learning program ensuring students are
actively participating in on- and off-Center on-the-job training assignments to improve
employability skill-set. Provides students with transportation services and evaluates student
competencies. Conducts community outreach to established WBL sites and related MOU's.
Ensures integrity of student WBL documentation.
SCHEDULE :
Monday- Friday 7 : 45a - 4 : 45pm, no weekends.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree from an accredited school required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited school
preferred. Prefer previous Job Corps or related program experience. Computer literacy and
proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing applications required. Must possess a valid in-state
Driver's License and meet the Company insurability requirements.
MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION
N / A
RESPONSIBILITIES
o Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data.
o Ensures all eligible students participate in WBL.
o Markets WBL Program to staff and students and ensures the importance of WBL is understood.
o Identifies viable WBL employer sites, establishes MOUs and conducts periodic OSHA and site
supervision inspections.
o Ensures Center meets or exceeds DOL / Company performance goals.
o Interviews, recommends for hire, disciplines, recommends for termination and evaluates the
performance of the employees in the WBL program.
o Establishes supportive / mentoring relationships with students throughout their enrollment and
provides employability and career counseling. Routinely evaluates student performance,
updates ePCDP, PARs and identifies / remediates barriers preventing student achievement and
success.
o Ensures student accountability procedures are compliant for all WBL students.
o Provides transportation services to meet Center requirements
o Produces quality work / assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.
o Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards.
o Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.
o Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities.
o Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties.
o Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.
o Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population. Takes swift and
appropriate action and positively influences student behavior. Shows respect and courtesy to
students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.
o Provides quality programs and services for students and ensures that quality is maintained
and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of programs and services.
o Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and
contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides
quality and timely information to DOL / Company when requested.
o Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates
appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensure
prompt / appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected.
o Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and
services are provided to students.
o Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director / Program Director / Center Duty
Officer / Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of
other departments and positions.
o Other duties as assigned.
Salary : $26
