Career Transition Services Specialist

Bizzell Group; Guthrie (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bizzell Group in Guthrie, OK seeks a placement and follow-up specialist to serve graduates and former enrollees, ensuring compliance with government and management directives.

You will contact employers, initiate referrals, document in the case management system, and produce reports while promoting Job Corps' standards for student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field; or associate’s degree with two years related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency are required.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Be the principal contact for graduates and former enrollees during transition, placement, and follow-up.
• Initiate transitional support referrals to off-center placement specialists and community agencies.
• Contact employers and centers to arrange interviews and placement activities.
• Document services in the automated case management system.
• Produce and distribute placement and follow-up reports.
• Promote Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy and Career Success Standards.
• Mentor students and monitor behavior to support positive outcomes.
• Collaborate with OA/CTS and workforce development centers statewide.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Motivate and educate students

Education

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

Associate’s degree + 2 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Description

Responsible for providing placement and follow-up services for graduates and former enrollees in compliance with government and management directives.

Administration Procedures

Be the principal point of contact for graduates and former enrollees during the transition, placement, and follow-up as appropriate.

Initiate transitional support referrals to off-center placement specialists and other community agencies.

Contact employers, representatives, and on-stop centers to arrange for interviews and other activities to promote initial placement.

Make regular contact with graduates and former enrollees during the placement and follow-up period; provide services as needed; document in the automated case management system.

Verify, document, and report placements using the automated system and ETA-678.

Maintain regular contact with career development specialists at the center.

Work closely with OA/CTS colleagues 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.

Participate in student employability programs and activities.

Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy.

Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.

Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.

Other duties as assigned.

Position Competencies

Key Competencies

Performance Standards/Results

Effective Communication

Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms the 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, and easy to read and comprehend.

Organization of Work

Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously.

Implements 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 the development of professional skills and personal growth.

Initiates and responds to suggestions for improving service.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Computer Literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong knowledge of the subject area of instruction and academic teaching practices.
• High level of communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
• High level of ability to motivate, inspire, and educate students effectively.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field; or associate’s degree and two years related experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency are also required.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required.

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, and arms, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; to taste and smell. 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 encounter 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 to high.