Career & WorkBased Learning Liaison12 Month PositionNonCertified NonUnionUnder the direction of the Director of CTE & Unified Arts the Career & Work Based Learning Liaison will carry out tasks under both Career and Technical Education as well as Work Based Learning Opportunities for students.Position Summary:The Career & Work Based Learning Liaison will manage workbased learning opportunities for high school students within Pawtucket CTE Pathways. This would include internship placement dual and concurrent enrollment registration job placement opportunities and monitoring career exploration programs. In addition the Career & Work Based Learning Liaison will also facilitate linkages with parents business/industry postsecondary institutions and community organizations to support students transition to postsecondary education and employment.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Serve as the designated point person for all internal and externalfacing communication regarding the coordination of workbased learning experiences for students.Prepare students for workbased learning experiences that meet the Governors Workforce Boards Guidance on WorkBased Learning.Collaborate with teachers school counselors administrators and other school personnel to ensure that workbased learning experiences become embedded in the school culture. Promote an increased awareness of the value of essential career skills and their critical connection to employability while reinforcing the positive impact these skills can have on their own performance during the workbased learning experience.Work with school personnel to determine the degree of individual support training and coaching that will be needed to ensure that students are adequately prepared to participate in all facets of workbased learning experiences.Provide oneonone career counseling to students helping them explore potential career paths based on interests skills and goals.Organize and lead workshops focused on career exploration resume writing job search strategies interview preparation and professional networking.Assist with coordinating career fairs employer panels and other networking events to connect students with potential employers and industries.Stay informed about labor market trends emerging careers and skills in demand to provide accurate and uptodate career advice.Create and maintain a library of resources (online tools books guides databases) for career exploration and development.Build relationships with employers to understand their hiring needs and align career exploration efforts with industry demands.Attend RIDE Career Coordinator meetings and RIDE CTE Advisory Subcommittee meetings and report back to the Director of CTE.Create a positive learning environment that promotes high expectations and provides opportunities for all students to experience successMaintain positive professional relationships with students families and colleaguesCommunicate with students parents school staff to ensure that students are ontrack in their learning and making progress towards goalsMonitor all WBL CTE hours and data for the district.Maintain accurate records of participant progress including career exploration activities assessments and counseling sessions.Is Knowledgeable of and Skilled at:CTE StandardsRI Governors Workforce BoardPrepareRI Work Based LearningDual/Concurrent EnrollmentCultural competencyConflict resolutionCapable of working with a diverse range of individuals and groupsAble to work effectively with administrators colleagues central office schoolbased staff students parents and the communityWork with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize jobrelated equipment.Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plansMeeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a teamReflective practitioner; strives to maintain and improve professional competenceRequired Qualifications:Bachelors Degree preferably in one of the following areas: EducationHuman ResourcesCounselingPsychologyBusiness AdministrationSocial WorkCareer DevelopmentCommunication23 years of experience in career counseling career services or a related field.Experience in educational or employment settings (e.g. working with students job seekers or employees).Experience conducting career assessments and providing guidance on job search strategies resume building and interview preparation.Knowledge of Career Development Tools: Familiarity with career assessment tools labor market trends and career development resources.Experience with community relationsStrong communication skillsFluency in multiple languages is preferred.Physical Requirements/Work Environment:Frequently required to stand and walkFrequently required to talk and hearMust be able to feel attributes of objects grasp push reach and stoop/kneel/crouchOccasional lifting or carrying weighing up to 50 poundsMust have clarity of vision precise handeye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish students and ensure safetyThe work environment is typically within a school setting