Career Transition & Placement Specialist

Serrato Corporation; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability & Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Serrato Corporation is seeking a Transition and Placement Specialist to support graduates and former enrollees through transition, placement, and follow-up services in line with government directives.

You will coordinate referrals, contact employers and centers, and maintain records to ensure successful placements and compliant reporting, while collaborating with staff and workforce development centers statewide.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
• Computer Literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• High level of communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
• High level of ability to motivate, inspire, and counsel students effectively.

Responsibilities

• Be the principal point of contact for graduates and former enrollees during transition, placement and follow-up as appropriate.
• Initiate transitional support referrals to off-center placement specialists and other community agencies.
• Contact employers and one-stop centers to arrange for interviews and other activities to promote initial placement.
• Make regular contact with former students during the placement and follow-up period; provide services as needed; document in the automated case management system.
• Verify, document and report placements meeting PRH requirements using the automated system and ETA-678.
• Maintain regular contact with career development specialists and career technical training instructors on center.
• Work closely with department staff to gather information and maintain open communication with workforce development centers throughout the state (in which the center is operating).
• Produce and distribute placement and follow-up reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Office Suite

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Motivation & Counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, communications, or closely related field

Associate's degree + 2 years related experience

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Job description

Serrato Corporation is seeking a Transition and Placement Specialist to support graduates and former enrollees through transition, placement, and follow-up services in line with government directives.

You will coordinate referrals, contact employers and centers, and maintain records to ensure successful placements and compliant reporting, while collaborating with staff and workforce development centers statewide.