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Covenant Learning Solutions · 1 week ago

Career Transition Specialist

Kittrell, NC, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$45K/yr - $45K/yr

2+ years exp

Covenant Learning Solutions is a company focused on preparing young people for the workforce, and they are seeking a Career Transition Specialist to oversee career transition services. The role involves mentoring students, managing caseloads, and facilitating job placements and retention efforts.

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Responsibilities

Demonstrates and abides by Covenant Learning Solutions Core Values and operating principles

Conducts interviews with students preparing to exit the center. Provides re-orientation and further focuses on job search techniques

Creates and maintains a caseload of active assignee files, establishing a tickler system for caseload management. Maintains bi-weekly or monthly contact through telephone and/or in person and documents all actions in CTS case notes

Attends meetings that involve Career Transition student/process issues

Visits classrooms and trade shops to familiarize students with CTS processes, employability skills, career preparation, job search, job retention, etc. Familiarizes students with military, school and job opportunities and offers

Provides workshops to exiting students and assigned caseload. Assists center staff with the planning and execution of job fairs and career days

Maintains linkages with military services, One Stops and other external resources; maintains job banks; secures and posts job leads; sets up job interviews; arranges transportation assistance and other support services. Performs job development by screening leads from newspaper classifieds, telephone, personal contacts, referrals, internet, and other youth service organizations

Ensures that all necessary licenses, certificates, transcripts and/or any pertinent document that will aid in job search are completed prior to student’s exit

Ensures that accurate contact information is obtained from exiting students and that their files are continually updated. Initiates transfers for students relocating

Identifies support services needed for independent living; makes referrals to support services agencies. Develops and maintains a resource center for support services

Participates in the students’ Career Assessment Panel

Ensures assignee checks are distributed in a timely manner and informs assignees of processes related to payments

Meets regularly with center staff that can assist with students Pending Placement to facilitate contact and placement information

Ensures that all Personally Identifiable Information (including DOL-issued laptop) is securely stored at all times

Ensures that all valuable items are secured and accurately distributed to assignees

Initiates contact with 'former enrollee' assignees prior to their exiting the center, or soon afterwards

Utilizes 678 data and the CTS system for informational resources; utilizes all resources available for placement opportunities

Upon learning of a lost placement, intensifies contact frequency and presents job offers to contacted students

Reminds students of importance of job search and job retention

Completes and submits data forms for processing for all identified placements

Tracks individual performance through regular checks of POMS reports for correct information on all caseload students

Complete appeals process and verifies placements to reconcile any errors in 6/12- month surveys

Provides additional assistance, as departmental needs become evident, in meeting overall department placement goals

Attends required staff training sessions

Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility

Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency

Cultivates and maintains a climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Career counselingJob placement techniquesCase managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCPR/First Aid certificationCultural awarenessOffice equipment operationTeam collaborationMotivational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field

Associates degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field and two years related experience

Sound knowledge of case management, career counseling, employment counseling and job search, job preparation and development techniques

Must be able to effectively communicate with culturally disadvantaged and minority youth

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Good organizational skills

Must obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification

Ability to inspire and motivate students

Position requires an ability to operate office equipment

An individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments