Work Based Learning Coordinator

Westover Job Corps Ctr; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Westover Job Corps Center seeks a Work Based Learning Coordinator to plan and manage the work-based learning program, build community relations, and ensure compliance with DOL, PRH, and Center requirements.

Responsibilities include developing policies for WBL, recruiting and monitoring students, coordinating site agreements, coordinating transportation, and training staff to deliver high‑quality on‑the‑job training across all work sites.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of local career and technical education opportunities.
• Two years' experience with job development and placement; supervisory experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and markets the work-based learning (WBL) program per DOL and Center requirements.
• Recruits, enrolls, and monitors students in the WBL programs.
• Coordinates transportation of students to work sites and ensures documentation (TARs, time sheets) is completed.
• Trains WBL supervisors and ensures safety and OSHA compliance across sites.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Career guidance

Job development

Placement

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work Based Learning Coordinator Primary Position Objectives Plans and conducts a community relations program designed to create and maintain favorable public relations for the Center and its students and oversees the work-based learning program in accordance with DOL, PRH, corporate And Center Requirements. Brief Description Of Duties Plans, Implements, and markets the work-based learning (WBL). Develops and implements polices for the WBL programs that meets DOL requirements. Recruits, enrolls, and monitors students in the WBL programs. Plans and assists in the development of the work-based learning handbook, guide, or brochure. Conducts orientation for students identified for the work-based learning program. Conducts sessions with career technical education and academic instructors on trends in the work force and training needs identified by the work-based learning site. Trains work-based learning supervisor on procedures. Monitors work sites to ensure that quality training is taking place. Coordinates communication of work-based learning success "stories" with local businesses. Promotes a home-based WBL program and helps coordinates the program. Works with Center's Safety Officer to ensure all work-based learning sites are safe and in compliance with OSHA standards and site visits are conducted as required. Ensures that all work positions are documented with a site agreement and specific agreement and that necessary signatures have been acquired. Ensures all documentation reflective of work-based learning assignments have been completed including, but not limited to, Training Achievement Records (TAR), periodic evaluations, and time sheet. Ensures student WBL hours are updated in CIS. Coordinates transportation of students to work sites. Assists in the continued implementation of the Center's Career Success Standards program. Works towards meeting performance standard goals. Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily. Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices. Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures. Demonstrates and abides by Serrato Corporation's core values and operating principles. Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards. Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement. Participates in PRH mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. Performs other duty as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel. Ability to effective assists students in career choices. High level of communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills. High level of ability to motivate and inspire students effectively. Knowledge of local career and technical education opportunities. Experience Two years' experience with job development And Placement. Supervisory Experience Preferred. Education High School Diploma or equivalent. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid State Driver's License.