Career Prep Specialist - Student Pathways & Job Skills

Career Systems Development Corporation; Limestone (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Systems Development Corporation in Maine is seeking a Career Preparation Program Coordinator to support students during the Career Preparation Period per the PRH and oversee the center’s Student Orientation Program to help chart career pathway plans.

Primary duties include developing and implementing a program aligned with Job Corps CDSS, researching curricula to boost retention and job readiness, assessing barriers, and guiding students toward employment and skill development.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Associate's degree in human services or closely related field.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or four years related professional work experience.
• One year experience in career development, workforce development, counseling, sales, marketing, or related field.
• Knowledge of computers, word processing, and e-mail; strong oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a program supporting the Career Development Services System (CDSS).
• Researches and develops curriculum to assist center teams with retention and job-readiness.
• Assesses employment barriers and identifies transitional services for job placement and retention.
• Ensures instruction addressing basic living skills.
• Assists in developing lesson plans for Career Preparation.
• Ensures e-PARs and plans are initiated.
• Attends required trainings.
• Offers information on employability, information technology, academics, vocational training, and placement services.

Skills

Counseling skills

Career development knowledge

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Associate's degree in human services

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years related experience

Tools

Word processing

Email

Job description

Career Systems Development Corporation in Maine is seeking a Career Preparation Program Coordinator to support students during the Career Preparation Period per the PRH and oversee the center’s Student Orientation Program to help chart career pathway plans.

Primary duties include developing and implementing a program aligned with Job Corps CDSS, researching curricula to boost retention and job readiness, assessing barriers, and guiding students toward employment and skill development.