Work Based Learning Coordinator

Description

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Job Summary: Develop relationships with local businesses that may provide work based learning opportunities for students in all training areas. Administer and promote the work based learning program on center to encourage strong participation in the program.

Duties

• Develops and implements a formal application and approval process to which all students have equal access, and utilize this process in selecting students for programs. Ensures the application process must provide reasonable accommodation for students with disabilities, as appropriate.
• In collaboration with center management to develop and implement a formalized Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or contract between the center and the WBL provider.
• Centers shall develop partnerships with private and public employers to secure work- based learning opportunities for students at employer work sites that are related to the career technical training program in which the student is enrolled and are appropriate to the student’s level of achievement, and where applicable, assist the student in meeting requirements of industry certifications.
• Develop a written agreement, (blanket provisions and student specific provisions) with the employer when a student is assigned to a work site.
• Establish a system for regular monitoring of the performance of WBL students, via transcripts, attendance records, and other means required by the PRH. Receive, record, and maintain regular progress and attendance reports from concurrent enrollment institutions.
• Implement strategies to promote student achievement and attainment of program goals. Promotes 180 hours of graduate WBL hours.
• Document and record student WBL assignments and progress using the Work-Based Learning Menu in the training module of the Center Information System.
• Develop and implement procedures for the removal of students who do not meet the Requirements of the WBL programs for which they are assigned or enrolled.
• Ensures students are provide with local transportation to and from WBL locations.
• Provides regular feedback to students regarding appropriate employability skills and mastery of Career Success Standards via the Evaluation of Student Progress system.
• Develop, implement, and update students MyPACE Career Plan for all assigned WBL students.
• Follows CDSS plan and Standards of Conduct system.
• Complies with DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, Corporate and Center policies and procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
• Participation in PRH mandated staff training is mandatory.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management within the employees capabilities.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Minimum of one years related experience. Valid State Driver’s License.

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 and stand and walk; to reach with hands and arms and talk and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 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.

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.

We offer equal employment opportunities to all persons without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, pregnancy and related medical conditions, physical or mental disability, or past, present, or future service in the Uniformed Services of the U.S., or any other legally protected status.