Career Placement Specialist

Title: Career Placement Specialist

Reports To: Outreach and Admissions Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

Responsible for student placement prior exit from Job Corps through job development activities and partnership development with employers and educators in the locations students resided after exit.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Establish robust relationships with employers, community colleges, and other entities to ensure successful placements with good career pathway opportunities for economic self-sufficiency.
• Establish thorough knowledge of and referrals to community-based services available for Job Corps graduates.
• Document case notes that reflect service provided.
• Maintain linkages with DOL, national, state and local agencies and employees to provide placement services.
• Identify potential jobs, schools, military or other training program placements for separating graduates and former enrollees and conduct job development activities; maintain placement follow‑up on separated graduates.
• Directly place graduates and former enrollees to meet DOL contractual placement goals; verify and document all placements according to requirements.
• Prepare placement reports and assist in the development of the contract's placement plan.
• Participate in industry advisory councils, community relations councils as assigned.
• As requested, conduct career support activities in support of centers and regional office efforts.
• Participate in the development of new and revised policies and procedures affecting placement activities.
• Promote the development of career success standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
• Maintains connection with employer partners and conducts employer satisfaction surveys.
• Other duties as required.

Competencies

• Participate in the development of new and revised policies and procedures affecting placement activities.
• Promote the development of career success standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

This is largely a sedentary role, requiring use of typical office equipment such as a computer, laptop and cell phone. Walking, sitting, standing.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full time, exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Travel

This position does not require travel.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's 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
• 2 year related experience
• Valid Driver's License in the state of employment

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Expereince with youth, excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer proficiency
• Valid drivers licence with an acceptable driving record

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Required is I-9 documentation, to verify authorization to work in the United States.

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. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Diversity is at the heart of our business. It is key to our people's passion for serving individuals and communities who seek to build a stronger workforce. We strive to create a work environment that provides all our team members with equal access to information, development and opportunity. Furthermore, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is deeply rooted in the values instilled by our Four Cornerstones and commitment to Extreme Customer Service. We recognize that differences in age, race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, physical ability, thinking style and background bring richness to our work environments. Such differences help us connect better with the workforce development needs of people we serve in our communities. We believe that attracting, developing and retaining a base of employees that reflects the diversity of our customers is essential to our success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dynamic Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer/program and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.