Career Readiness Specialist

Career Readiness Specialist – Grant

University of South Carolina Upstate

RTF00131PO26

Spartanburg, SC

The Career Readiness Specialist will recruit/certify/enroll/execute career readiness activities/work-based learning experiences/enroll in driver’s education/act as case manager and enter information into the South Carolina Works Online Systems (SCWOS)/perform 12-month follow-up. Participants will be from Cherokee and Union counties.

• Arranges and implements all Instructional Training (as listed in the grant), including Advanced Skills Training, Driver’s Ed, etc. Documents all activities in SCWOS and maintains in participant file.
• Develops, instructs, arranges and oversees career readiness activities to include resume, career exploration, mock interviews, labor market information, entrepreneurial training, WIN and other readiness competencies required by WIOA. Ensure all training documentation is in the participant files and audit requirements are fulfilled as described in the WIOA statement of work.
• Finds and secures business partners who will allow students to perform paid job internships, pre-apprenticeships, on-the-job training, job shadowing, etc. and arranges/implement steps to develop. Monitors work-based learning experiences and obtains feedback for business partners. Receives time sheets from work-based learning partners and submits weekly to the Program Assistant/Certification Specialist to enter for participant stipend. Maintains forms and checks stubs in participant file. Maintains partner relationships.
• Does home visits and uses all forms of communication, including social media, to contact exited and/or absentee participants.
• Recruits and certifies participants. Includes completing enrollment application in SCWOS; responsible for validation accuracy. Develops/maintains good working relations with Adult Education for recruitment. Keeps accurate enrollment file and updates as needed.
• Meets contract specified caseload of enrollments, completions, terminations and employment goals.
• Assists participants in finding employment/entering post-secondary while performing a 12-month follow-up on each participant upon exit of the Program. Documents all follow-up activities in SCWOS and file.
• Transports participants to activities if determined is needed.

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree and 1 or more years of experience. A good driving record and valid driver’s license are required. A successful background check is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Strongly prefer job development and teaching experience and knowledge of area businesses. South Carolina Works online system (SCWOS) knowledge is a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Able to read, write and speak English fluently. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Work with youth/young adults (ages 16-24). Ability to work with and successfully implement activities for at-risk youth, ages 16-24. Must have excellent organization skills.

Salary Hiring Range: $44,296 – $46,035; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

For more information and/or to apply, go to https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/207556

USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance

• Retirement Programs

• Paid Tuition Program

• Dependent Scholarships

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Annual Leave

• Sick Leave

• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)

• Professional Development Opportunities

The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.