Career Transition Specialist

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) operates the BronxJob Corps Center in Brooklyn, NY and is seeking a placement specialist. You will determine graduate qualifications for placement, conduct placement activities and follow-up in accordance with government and management directives.

This full-time role involves maintaining links with DOL and agencies, identifying job or training placements, placing graduates to meet monthly goals, and documenting all activities in CTS and student folders.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with youth, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and computer proficiency also required.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• 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 or exceed DOL contractual monthly placement goals; verify and document all placements according to requirements.
• Complete all required documentation in CTS and in individual folders for assigned graduates until their service period ends.
• Prepare placement reports and assist in the development of the contract’s placement plan.
• Coordinate with center staff to provide placement information to students.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree related field

Associate’s degree + 2 years experience

Job description

Wage - $28.63 per hour

Schedule – Full Time, 8hr shifts, Monday – Friday

Our staff also enjoy these benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug and life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Career advancement opportunities

MTC is proud to operate the BronxJob Corps Center in Brooklyn, NY where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we wantYOUto join our team!

Whatyou will be doing:

You’ll be responsible for determining graduate and former enrollee qualifications for placement, conducting placement activities and follow-up in compliance with government and management directives.

Essential Functions:

1. Maintain linkages with DOL, national, state and local agencies and employees to provide placement services.
2. 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.
3. Directly place graduates and former enrollees to meet or exceed DOL contractual monthly placement goals; verify and document all placements according to requirements.
4. Complete all required documentation in CTS and in individual folders for assigned graduates until their service period ends.
5. Prepare placement reports and assist in the development of the contract’s placement plan.
6. Coordinate with center staff to provide placement information to students.
7. Participate in industry advisory councils, community relations councils as assigned.
8. As requested, conduct career support activities in support of centers and regional office efforts.
9. Participate in the development of new and revised policies and procedures affecting placement activities.
10. Promote the development of career success standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
11. Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy.
12. Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.
13. Cultivate and maintain a climate on center which is free of harassment, intimidation and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.

Education and Experience Requirements:

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. Experience with youth, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and computer proficiency also required. Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.