Outreach and Admissions/Career Transition Services Manager

• Position OA/CTS Manager
• Reports To Center Director
• Department OA/CTS Department
• FLSA STATUS Exempt
• Primary Position Objectives Provide direct oversight of Job Corps outreach and admissions staff in compliance with corporate and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) policies and requirements. Ensure that the Job Corps program maintains a positive public image, strong community and employer partnerships, a pool of eligible and committed applicants, and full utilization of Job Corps training opportunities at assigned Centers.
• Position Responsibilities Description of Duties
• Assists in recruitment, hiring, training, coaching, managing performance/evaluations, and progressive discipline in collaboration with corporate HR and direct supervisor.

• Assists in the development and administration of standard operating plans and procedures.
• Develops and implements staff work schedules and coordinates daily assignments and activities of staff.
• Ensures full execution of established safety, security, quality, and operations policies, procedures, and practices.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the outreach/public education plan to achieve and maintain overall design capacity and describes public education and outreach methods, activities, events, and linkages.
• Coordinates and conducts outreach, recruitment, eligibility determination, and admissions functions.
• Assesses, verifies, and documents applicant eligibility for the Job Corps program. Ensures all applicants meet DOL eligibility criteria prior to assignment.
• Ensures background checks are conducted on each applicant to determine whether the applicant should be considered for enrollment. Assures the applicant’s educational and training needs can best be met through the Job Corps program.
• Encourages applicants to provide information relating to their health needs. Forwards the applicant’s information to the assigned Job Corps Center for final review. Ensures that the application folder is complete and contains all required documentation upon arrival at the Center. Ensures applicants that are denied enrollment are notified of the negative determination and provides a clear, documented explanation for the determination. Ensures applicants denied enrollment receive a referral to an appropriate One-Stop Center, or other training/educational resource in their home community.
• Administers systems to assign eligible applicants to available training slots in accordance with contract goals, Center needs, and applicant interest. Ensures each applicant is provided specific and current information about the Center of assignment; including location, rules, career technical training waiting lists, and program expectations. Accurately projects arrival needs through collaboration with assigned Job Corps Center staff and issues arrival orders in accordance with Regional Office policy. Schedules timely assignment in accordance to the DOL NEAP. Provides timely travel authorization and arrival information to ACs and other appropriate parties as required.
• Ensures each applicant is notified of his or her assignment date and the process for departure and ensures the applicants are accompanied to scheduled departure site or arrange for another responsible escort, and sees that the applicant departs safely as scheduled.
• Conducts and documents quality and program integrity controls of student folders and all related information with emphasis on Essential Admissions Requirements (EAR) for determining enrollment eligibility.
• Conducts and documents self-assessments and takes action necessary to improve overall contract performance.
• Prepares, submits, and analyzes a variety of qualitative, quantitative and narrative reports in accordance with specified requirements and as prescribed.
• Conducts and/or participates in corporate and DOL mandated training.
• Performs other duties as assigned within scope and capabilities.
• Provide oversite for the Career Transition Services Contract.
• Verify and approve all student placements in accordance with the PRH.
• Conduct audits of required placement documents and eFolder to ensure compliance.
• Meet student placement goals and expectations as set by DOL.Marketing

• Works cooperatively with schools, social service agencies, Youth Opportunity Grantees, One-Stop centers, youth councils, youth programs other employment and training programs, National Training Contractors (NTCs), NJCA members, state vocational rehabilitation agencies, associations, and other appropriate organizations to promote referral of applicants who are eligible to participate in the Job Corps program. Establishes working relationships and partnerships, including membership where appropriate, with One-Stop Centers, state and local workforce investment boards, youth councils that operate as part of local boards, and other local employment and training programs for youth.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the media advertising plan.

Position Competencies

Key Competencies

Performance Standards/Results

Effective

Communication

• Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information.
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas.
• Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend.

Organization of Work

• Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously.
• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.
• Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth.
• Initiates and responds to suggestions for improving service.

Qualifications

Extensive computer and internet literacy.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Access and Excel.

Experience

Four years’ experience working with youth.

One-year experience in project management, Job Corps OA project management experience preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field; or

Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field.

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 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 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. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

Benefits Include

• Employer paid Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental, Health, Vision)
• 401k Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA
• Paid Holidays, PTO More

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 Connections 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 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,724.00 - $67,724.80 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $67,724 - $67,725