Career Transition Specialist

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Green Bay, WI - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position
Career Transition Specialist
Reports To
Project Director
Department
OA/CTS Department
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
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.
Position Responsibilities
Key
Responsibilities
Brief Description of Duties
Administration
Procedures
  • Provide initial and periodic assessments of each graduates 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 students 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 database
  • Demonstrate and abide by LifeSkills Connections core values and operating principles
  • Comply with all DOL guidelines OFCCP regulations Job Corps notices and bulletins LifeSkills Connections policies and procedures and Center policies and procedures
  • Model appropriate employability skills for dress language and work habits
  • Continuously help students become more employable
  • Participate in PRH mandated staff training; Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
  • Travel as required
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management
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
Bachelors degree in human services psychology counseling education social science business communications or closely related field; or Associates 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 Drivers 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 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 and employer with a Drug-Free Workplace potential 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. Positive test results will exclude an applicant from being hired.
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 Human Resources and 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.


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PositionCareer Transition SpecialistReports ToProject DirectorDepartmentOA/CTS DepartmentFLSA STATUSExemptPrimary Position ObjectivesPrepare graduates for successful job search employment military and further education and training opportunities and to access resources and services that will assist ...
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Key Skills

  • Sales Experience
  • Crane
  • Customer Service
  • Communication skills
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Microsoft Word
  • Case Management
  • OSHA
  • Team Management
  • Catheterization
  • Microsoft Outlook Calendar
  • EHS