What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Prep Instructor position at Distinction LLC?
About Distinction LLC
Distinction, LLC is a small, Mississippi-based business that was recently awarded operation of the St. Louis Job Corps Center. We are looking for qualified applicants who are enthusiastic, energetic, and purpose-driven.
Working with at-promise youth on a Job Corps Center is both rewarding and fulfilling. We offer competitive pay and a positive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.
About the role
The CPP Advisor acts as the liaison between enrollment and center life, ensuring a smooth transition for new students into the program. This role provides pre-arrival engagement, coordinates arrival-day activities, and implements structured acclimation programming to enhance student retention and success. The CPP Advisor fosters a welcoming and supportive environment for incoming students, ensuring they are well-informed and prepared for their Job Corps experience.
What you'll do
- Conduct pre-arrival calls to new students, introducing them to assigned roommates and staff mentors to create an early sense of belonging.
- Provide incoming students with critical information regarding center expectations, security protocols, behavior standards, and what to bring.
- Ensure residential staff are prepared for new student arrivals, including room readiness, welcome signs, name placements, and welcome baskets with toiletries and snacks.
- Plan and coordinate arrival day activities, including CPP Ambassador welcome parties, roommate introductions, center tours, and counselor social intakes.
- Register students at the local SLATE Job Center to facilitate workforce engagement.
- Develop and oversee Week 1 workshops and structured activities to acclimate new students to the program, both during and after training hours.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required with 5 years of experience working with youth.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Experience in student services, onboarding, or program coordination preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively across departments.
- Valid driver’s license.
The pay range for this role is:
48,000 - 50,000 USD per year(St. Louis JCC Main)
Salary : $48,000 - $50,000