Work Based Learning Coordinator

Bizzell Group; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bizzell Group is seeking a coordinator to plan and execute a community relations program for the Center and its students, and to oversee the work-based learning (WBL) program in line with DOL, PRH, and Center requirements.

You will recruit and monitor students in WBL, develop guides, conduct orientations, train site supervisors, ensure safety compliance with OSHA, and promote a home-based WBL program while coordinating with local businesses and instructors.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to effectively assist students in career choices.
• High level of communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
• High level of ability to motivate and inspire students effectively.
• Knowledge of local career and technical education opportunities.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
• 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), Bizzell’s policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates and abides by Bizzell’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 duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Office

Career counseling

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

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.

Job Description

• 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.


• Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.


• 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), Bizzell’s policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.


• Demonstrates and abides by Bizzell’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 duties as assigned.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM

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, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.


• Ability to effectively assist students in career choices.


• High level of communication, interpersonal skills, 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. Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Licenses

Valid State Driver’s License.