CPP Pre-Arrival Specialist

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:

Assists with the orientation and retention of new students and provide support to evening/weekend programs and activities. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 CPP instruction

 Ensure new arrivals are being oriented appropriately to center life

 Assist with Evening and weekend programming in Leadership, Independent Living, Social Skills and Employability Skills

 Establishes thorough knowledge of and referrals to on center and community-based services available to assist Job Corps Students with successful transition into center life

 Identifies support services needed for success on center. Makes referrals to needed center services.

 Act as a member of the CPP retention team with Residential, CPP, and Counseling and Recreation staff to assist in Student retention. 

 Evaluate new students and provide information regarding performance and behavior to CPP retention Team.

 Assist with pre- arrival calls and conducting 30-60-90 day retention focus groups as needed. 

 Assist with Outreach activities as needed.

 Participate in Center Tour as needed.

 Other duties as assigned.

 Evening and weekends as required.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

 Possess strong interpersonal skills; excellent skills both oral and written; strong presentation skills.

 Ability to establish liaisons and interact with private and public agencies.

 Demonstrated skills in identifying and evaluating the emotional needs of young adults

 Meticulous documentation/recording skills and attention to detail; excellent time management skills

 Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in a wide variety of circumstances related to student services

 Computer literate with emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

 Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field; or 

 Associate’s degree (preferred) in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field, and two years related experience. Experience may include successful Job Corps outreach and admissions experience or successful outreach and admissions experience with other youth development programs. 

 1 year experience in working with youth, sales, marketing, or counseling related services

 Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.