Develop your legacy! Join a team with values that match your own and make a difference in students’ lives! At New Haven Job Corps Center, we help underserved youth (16-24 years old) launch successful careers by providing them, at no cost, with hands-on job training and academic enrichment.

Position: Career Transition Specialist

Facility: New Haven Job Corps Center

Location: 455 Wintergreen Ave, New Haven, CT 06515

Rate of pay: $22.08 per hour

Work schedule: Full-time; Monday – Friday

Benefits include:

• Health/dental/vision/life insurance
• AD&D as well as short-term disability
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Career advancement opportunities

Position summary: The career transition specialist is responsible for determining graduate and former enrollee qualifications for placement, conducting placement activities and follow-up in compliance with government and management directives.

Essential responsibilities:

• Maintain linkages with DOL, national, state and local agencies and employees to provide placement services.
• 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.
• Directly place graduates and former enrollees to meet DOL contractual placement goals; verify and document all placements according to requirements.
• Complete all required documentation in CTS and in individual folders for assigned graduates until their service period ends.
• Prepare placement reports and assist in the development of the contract’s placement plan. As requested, conduct career support activities in support of centers and regional office efforts.

Education and experience requirements:

• Must have a bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field --OR-- An associate degree and two years of related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Computer proficiency is required.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record Is required.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.

Tags: career transition, career, career advisor, career counselor, employment, employment specialist, career services, CTS specialist, MTC, job corps, CTS, CTE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.41 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New Haven, CT 06515: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person