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NEOGOV · 4 days ago

PLACEMENT COORDINATOR

Carville, LA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$36K/yr - $43K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking a Placement Coordinator to support at-risk youth in their transition from the Job Corps Program. The role involves monitoring and tracking graduates' progress, assisting with job searches, and providing guidance during their educational and career development.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Monitor and track Associates progress 12 month post-graduation from JCP to ensure that each Associates is fulfilling program requirements and policies

Support, coach and provide special assistance to Associates during the Residential Phase and Post-Graduation

Assist in job searches and educational placement needs

Assist with the development of the career goals for the Associates while in the Residential Program to ensure a successful job placement

Assist and instruct placement classes during the residential phase

Collect and enter data necessary for record keeping and evaluation as directed

Ensure that information reported is in a timely and organized fashion

Responsible for maintaining confidentiality information

Respond to all calls and request made by the Associates and Parents Post Graduation

Provide monthly statistics of Associates placement

Chaperone and support Associate activities including field trips, community service, in-processing and graduation

Assist in the JCP admissions process by reaching out to prospective students prior to their arrival at JCP

Attend weekly meetings; Associates of the month promotions; required job training; workshops and job enhancement classes

Assist other staff with Associate placement information

Make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments

Coordinate with various service providers to ensure fulfillment of Associate’s needs

Train Associates on the value and importance of reporting post-graduation

Contact Associates employment/school monthly in order to verify Associates activity

Complete and update work force development binders for each student to ensure job availability

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Bachelor’s DegreeBasic Computer SkillsOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationStress ManagementRapport BuildingEmployment Policies

Required

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

Requires working independently with general guidance and the ability to work and communicate effectively with co-workers, peers, supervisors, and subordinates

It requires basic computer skills and general knowledge of office equipment

Must have the ability to handle stress and pressure

Must have the ability to build rapport among staff and clients

Must be well-versed in various parameters of State Employment Policies and Procedures

Must have a valid Driver's License, Social Security Card and Birth Certificate

Must qualify to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) Card

Must be available to report to duty during emergency or disaster situations

Other periodic travel may be required

Must meet physical requirements to perform functions of the position

Must attend/complete all Louisiana Military Department (LMD) annual training and other training required for the position

Must adhere to the Code of Ethics and foster a Sexual Harassment-Free Environment

All LMD positions require in-office attendance. This is not a remote position

Salary is paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) / Direct Deposit Only. A checking or savings account is required for employment

For positions requiring computer/email access selected applicant must qualify to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) Card and maintain eligibility

LMD is a substance abuse and drug free workplace. The selected applicant must pass a preemployment background investigation and pre-employment drug test. Thereafter, all employees are subject to random drug testing

To become an employee of the LMD you must be a current member of the Louisiana National Guard or eligible for membership in the Louisiana State Guard

The selected applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background investigation prior to employment