CPP Specialist-Lor

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

Description

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting students in the Career Preparation Period per Policies and Requirements Handbook (PRH) issued by Department of Labor, including oversight of the center Student Orientation Program that trainees use to develop their career pathway plans.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a Program based on Job Corps needs that supports the Career Development Services System (CDSS).
• Develops and implements based on Job Corps needs that supports the CDSS.
• Researches and develops curriculum to assist the center teams with positive retention rates, students’ ability to learn basic informational technology and job search skills.
• Assesses employment barriers and identifies potential transitional services that students may need for successful job placement and job retention.
• Ensures students receive instruction addressing basic living skills.
• Assists in the development of lesson plans for Career Preparation.
• Ensures students’ e-PARs and plans are initiated.
• Attends required and additional staff training.
• Ensures students receive information and assistance in the following areas:
• Employability skills
• Information technology
• Academic and vocational training
• Support services
• Community resources
• Placement services
• Resume writing

Hours

Monday thru Friday 7:45 AM to 4:45 PM

Requirements

Qualifications

Minimum: Associates degree in human services or a closely related field and current driver license.

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. Two or more years’ experience in career development, workforce development, counseling, sales, marketing, or related field.

Knowledge: Experience in the use of computers, word processing and e-mail. Effective communication skills both oral and written. Ability to effectively relate to student population. Skilled in counseling and motivating students toward vocational, education, and social development. High energy level. Familiarity with labor market trends and other related data. Familiarity with One Stop Career Centers/Career Links. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid CPR/FA certificate.