WBL Coordinator

Description

Position Summary

The WBL Coordinator is responsible for developing and coordinating work-based learning partnerships to ensure enrolled students can participate in structured activities to learn and practice workplace skills throughout enrollment in compliance with Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH) 3.3 and Appendix 304. Participates in outreach activities to promote a positive program image and create placement opportunities for students.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate and administer the Center’s work-based learning (WBL) program to ensure all students participate in hands-on, trade-related technical training in authentic work environments to improve employability skills.
• Work with the center Safety Officer to review WBL sites to ensure students are working in a safe environment in compliance with PRH Exhibit 3-1.
• Engage with the community to develop strong employer partner networks to serve as WBL hosts and maintain positive relationships.
• Work with Career Technical Training and Career Transition Services Departments to develop new WBL assignments that translate into quality placement opportunities for participating students. Assist with obtaining all necessary placement documentation.
• Collaborate with the outreach team to promote a positive image of the program and solicit community members for participation on the Center’s Workforce Council.
• Establish WBL agreements with employers in compliance with Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH) Appendix 304 and Exhibit 3-1 and regularly visit WBL sites to ensure quality training in a safe environment.
• Provide transportation and support services to assist students in meeting WBL assignments, monitor attendance, and coordinate regular evaluations by WBL site supervisors.
• Conduct interviews with student applicants for WBL opportunities.
• Ensure all student WBL activities are recorded in the Center Information System (CIS) throughout enrollment as it occurs.
• May utilize GSA vehicles to transport students to off-site learning and employment opportunities, appointments, and as needed for retrievals and other center-related needs.
• Maintain accountability of staff, students, and property and adhere to safety practices.
• Participate in department meetings and all mandated PRH and Strategix training.
• Promote a harassment-free environment.
• Utilize information systems and handle student data in strict adherence to Job Corps and Strategix policies to protect student’s personally identifiable information (PII) and reduce network security threats.
• Adhere to and model Strategix servant leadership culture values: Honor Others, Inspire Vision, Choose Integrity, People First, Balance Focus with Flexibility, Serve with Humility, and Innovate and Disrupt.
  
  

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience Minimum

Training in marketing, outreach, or related field and one year’s experience working with youth. Excellent written, verbal, communication and presentation skills. Effective networking skills and outreach expertise. Information technology proficiency including MS Office. Unless waived by management, a valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record is required.

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in related field and teaching or facilitation experience.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. 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 with or without notice. 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.

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, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning device and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

he 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outdoor weather conditions ranging from cold in Winter to hot in the Summer and Fall months, and occasional poor air quality. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.