Career Transition Specialist

Position Career Transition Specialist Reports To OA/CTS Manager

Department OA/CTS Department FLSA STATUS Non-Exempt

Cascades Job Corps is a Residential Trade Program for under-privileged youth ages 16-24.

Primary Position Objectives

Prepare graduates for successful job search, employment, military, and further education and training opportunities and to access resources and services that will assist graduates to successfully transition to the workforce.

Brief Description of Duties

• 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 follow 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
• Model appropriate employability skills for dress, language and work habits
• Continuously help students become more employable
• Travel as required
• Demonstrate and abide by LifeSkills Connection’s core values and operating principles
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, LifeSkills Connection’s policies and procedures, and Center policies and procedures
• 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 managementAs 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.

Position Competencies

Key Competencies

Performance Standards/Results

Effective Communication:

• 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

Organization of Work:

• 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

Qualifications: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel

Experience: Minimum of one to two years related experience in case management and/or job development

Education: Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business communications, or closely related field; or Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business communications, or closely related field and two years related experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid State Driver’s License acceptable driving record

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

Benefits Include

• 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.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.10 - $21.15 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $21