What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Transition Specialist position at Lifeskills Connection Inc.?
- Provide initial and periodic assessments of each graduate’s needs at least six weeks prior to separation
- Ensure job readiness training (e.g., resume preparation and employability skills, work history/experience) has been provided
- Assist graduates in identifying and obtaining support services within the communities where they work and live
- Assist graduates and/or former enrollees with initial job placement and follows up services in 2nd and 4th quarter as assigned
- Ensure all student achievement credentials are updated and documented
- Assess and document each graduating student’s transitional needs at least six weeks prior to separation: employability skills, housing, transportation, childcare, work clothing, tools, food, nutrition, and budgeting
- Assist students in resume development, interviewing skills, and job search strategies
- Use Labor Market Information and other resources to develop services and placement support strategies tailored to meet the needs and qualifications of each individual graduate
- Maintain files and logs that contain transition information
- Provide referrals to and registration with the local One-Stop Center
- Coordinate and attend transition panels for graduating students
- Maintain continuous contact with Career Counselors
- Submit reports as determined by the supervisor
- Participate in student performance evaluations as required or requested
- Provide regular feedback to students regarding appropriate employability skills
- Follow CDSS/CSS/BMS Plan and procedures daily
- Adhere to required property control policies and procedures
- Maintain good housekeeping in all areas and comply with safety practices
- Obtain student employment verification documents
- Upload appropriate required placement document into the CTS data base
- Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, LifeSkills Connection's policies and Center policies and procedures
- Model appropriate employability skills for dress, language and work habits
- Continuously helps students become more employable
- Participate in PRH mandated staff training; Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
- Present 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
- Demonstrate the ability to handle several projects simultaneously
- Implement 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
- Initiate and respond to suggestions for improving service
- 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 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.
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