Work-Based Learning Coordinator

Career Systems Development Corporation; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

Career Systems Development Corporation seeks a WBL Coordinator to plan and direct the center's School-to-Career/Work Based Learning program, supporting youth aged 16-24. You will supervise trainees, arrange work-based sites, and collaborate with staff and employers to ensure learning opportunities.

The role emphasizes supervision, counseling, and coordination with instructors to promote success and retention. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree plus two years’ experience in marketing, sales, or counseling.
• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years professional youth experience preferred; supervisory experience.
• Strong communication, organizational and marketing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with adjusting to Center life to boost retention.
• Coordinate supervision, counseling and mentoring for trainees.
• Meet with students monthly and document progress.
• Maintain equipment and work areas; manage property records and requests.
• Collaborate with employers and staff to create work-based learning sites.
• Plan activities and coordinate with educators, trainees, and employers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Marketing skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Interested in making a difference in young adults’ lives between the ages of 16-24? If so we may have the perfect job for you.

Job Corps is a government-funded, no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps socioeconomically disadvantaged youth. We strive to fulfill this mission by following our Core Values of Safety, Individual Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Growth and Commitment.

Come and surround yourself with talented and professional individuals who have also taken the next step of making a difference in someone’s life.

• comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), legal and PTO.

You would not only have a great and dedicated team to work with, but you may also be eligible to take advantage of a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), legal and PTO.

The WBL Coordinator will be responsible for planning and directing the center School to Career/Work Based Learning program.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists students in adjusting to Center life to enhance student retention by providing supervision, behavior modification, counseling, and by acting as a positive role model and mentor.
• Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to students in the event of injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
• Meets individually with students assigned to their area responsibility at a minimum of once each month documenting the meetings in case notes.
• Ensures equipment and assigned work areas are clean and maintained in accordance with Center, Career System Development, and Department of Labor standards, including conducting quarterly property counts, submitting property relocation requests, may serve as a property custodian, and submits maintenance requests as needed.
• Works with staff, employers, organized labor and the community to establish positive work-based learning sites for students to learn and practice skills they cannot easily learn in a classroom setting.
• Plans and coordinates activities to bring together the appropriate persons, including employers, educators, trainees, and staff to ensure the success of the school-to-Career/Work–based Learning program.
• Schedules and transports trainees to work sites as needed.
• Visits work sites to monitor trainee progress.
• Serves as substitute teacher to allow the vocational instructors to visit work sites periodically.

Requirements

Minimum: Associate degree and two years’ experience in marketing, sales, or counseling related areas.

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or 4 years professional experience working with youth. Two years’ experience in marketing, sales, or counseling related areas. Supervisory experience.

Knowledge: Ability to effectively communicate with and relate to trainees. Good understanding of the local community and employer base. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational and marketing skills. Must possess a valid state driver’s license.