WBL Specialist (62994)

Adams and Associates; Crystal Springs (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams and Associates, Mississippi-based workforce development provider, seeks a Work-Based Learning (WBL) Specialist to develop and manage meaningful on- and off-Center work experiences for students. The role focuses on building partnerships with employers, monitoring sites, and ensuring compliant documentation to prepare students for employment, higher education, or advanced training.

The ideal candidate will facilitate employability and career counseling, supervise WBL staff, and work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in group facilitation, student management, workforce development, career counseling, or Job Corps preferred.
• Computer literacy with word processing and spreadsheet applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the Center's Work-Based Learning Program.
• Ensure eligible students participate in appropriate on- and off-Center WBL assignments.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers and community partners.
• Identify WBL opportunities, establish MOUs, and conduct site visits and student supervision.
• Provide employability and career counseling, mentoring, and support to students.
• Monitor student performance, attendance, and progress toward employment goals.
• Maintain accurate and compliant student documentation.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

DescriptionPosition Summary

The Work-Based Learning (WBL) Specialist is responsible for developing and managing work-based learning opportunities that prepare students for successful careers, higher education, or advanced training. This position ensures eligible students participate in meaningful on- and off-Center work experiences while gaining the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to become employment-ready. The WBL Specialist builds strong partnerships with employers and community organizations, develops WBL agreements, monitors work sites, provides student transportation as required, and ensures accurate and compliant student documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the Center's Work-Based Learning Program.
• Ensure eligible students participate in appropriate on- and off-Center WBL assignments.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers and community partners.
• Identify WBL opportunities, establish MOUs, and conduct required site visits, OSHA inspections, and student supervision.
• Promote the WBL Program to students and staff and communicate the value of hands-on work experience.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant WBL documentation and student data.
• Monitor student performance, attendance, accountability, and progress toward employment goals.
• Provide employability and career counseling, mentoring, and support to students.
• Update student career and development plans and identify and address barriers to student success.
• Provide transportation services in accordance with Center requirements.
• Supervise, evaluate, and provide leadership to WBL program staff.
• Ensure program activities support and meet DOL and Company performance goals.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and professional learning environment.
• Collaborate with all Center departments to provide effective student supervision and services.
• Demonstrate and reinforce Career Success Standards and positive workplace behaviors.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with students, staff, employers, and management.
• Identify problems, develop solutions, and follow through to ensure issues are resolved.
• Maintain high standards of attendance, accountability, productivity, and work quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred.
• Previous experience in group facilitation, student management, workforce development, career counseling, or Job Corps preferred.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet applications preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, employers, community partners, and Center staff.
• Valid in-state driver's license required.
• Must meet Company insurability requirements.

Make an Impact

Join our team and help students gain real-world work experience, career skills, and the confidence to succeed. Your work will directly contribute to preparing young adults for meaningful employment and long-term career success.

Qualifications

Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.