Career Transition Specialist

What you will be doing: You’ll be responsible for determining graduate and former enrollee qualifications for placement,
conducting placement activities and follow-up in compliance with government and management directives.

Essential Functions:
1. Maintain linkages with DOL, national, state and local agencies and employees to provide placement services.
2. Identify potential jobs, schools, military or other training program placements for separating graduates and former enrollees and conduct job development activities; maintain placement follow-up on separated graduates.
3. Directly place graduates and former enrollees to meet or exceed DOL contractual monthly placement goals; verify and document all placements according to requirements.
4. Complete all required documentation in CTS and in individual folders for assigned graduates until their service period ends.
5. Prepare placement reports and assist in the development of the contract’s placement plan.
6. Coordinate with center staff to provide placement information to students.
7. Participate in industry advisory councils, community relations councils as assigned.
8. As requested, conduct career support activities in support of centers and regional office efforts.
9. Participate in the development of new and revised policies and procedures affecting placement activities.
10. Promote the development of career success standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
11. Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy.
12. Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.
13. Cultivate and maintain a climate on center which is free of harassment, intimidation and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.