Career Development Specialist

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Above average public speaking skills
• •Above average verbal and written communication skills
• •Above average organizational skills
• •Above average problem solving skills
• •Above average conflict resolution skills
• •Demonstrated ability to meet placement and performance goals
• •Computer literacy specifically Internet, Email, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• •Ability to work evening hours
• •Ability to work periodic weekends
• •Ability to travel periodically
• •Valid State Driver's License
• •Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• •Close vision
• •Distance vision
• •Peripheral vision
• •Ability to occasionally sit
• •Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• •Ability to taste and to smell
• •Ability to regularly sit
• •Ability to regularly stand
• •Ability to regularly walk
• •Ability to reach with hands and arms
• •Ability to talk and listen
• •Ability to occasionally sit
• •Ability to occasionally use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• •Ability to occasionally taste and to smell
• •Ability to occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions
• •Ability to comply with all DOL guidelines
• •Ability to comply with OFCCP regulations
• •Ability to comply with Job Corps notices and bulletins
• •Ability to comply with Center policies and procedures
• •Ability to participate in PRH mandated staff training
• •Ability to perform other duties as assigned within the individuals' scope and capabilities
• •Ability to adhere to required property controls policies and procedures
• •Ability to maintain good housekeeping in all areas
• •Ability to comply with safety practices
• •Ability to maintain contact and provide continuous follow-up with all assigned students
• •Ability to record all contact and services provided in the center CIS /case notes
• •Ability to participate on assigned Career Management Team
• •Ability to mentor, monitor and model the Career Success Standards
• •Ability to interact with employers
• •Ability to interact with program participants
• •Ability to establish liaisons and interact with private and public agencies
• •Ability to access community resources (childcare, legal and health)
• •Ability to assist with financial planning
• •Ability to coordinate with the finance department
• •Ability to serve as a liaison to the other training providers
• •Ability to screen and selection of students
• •Ability to ensure enrollment aligns with the students' career pathways
• •Ability to assist students with transitional services
• •Ability to coordinate services
• •Ability to maintain communication with other departments
• •Ability to enter WBL assignments and progress in the Center Information System (CIS)
• •Ability to conduct periodic visits to worksites
• •Ability to perform site safety inspections
• •Ability to perform employer evaluation
• •Ability to document all visits
• •Ability to establish WBL sites
• •Ability to provide transportation and related services
• •Ability to provide personalized and group instruction
• •Ability to provide career counseling
• •Ability to provide transition planning
• •Ability to provide placement services
• •Ability to adhere to compliance and documentation standards
• •Ability to aid students in transitioning into jobs, apprenticeships, military service, or further education
• •Ability to collaborate with multiple departments
• •Ability to provide career development and career readiness
• •Ability to ensure students are prepared to enter the workplace and live independently
• •Ability to meet monthly assigned placement goals
• •Ability to provide quality placement efforts for all assigned students
• •Ability to become active in the employment community
• •Ability to establish linkages with employers, labor unions, state contractors, apprenticeship programs, military recruiters, advanced training programs, schools, community colleges, etc.
• •Ability to further the students, WBL and placement goals
• •Ability to assist with planning and conducting community relations programs
• •Ability to create and maintain favorable public relations for the Center and its students
• •Ability to perform other duties as assigned within the individuals' scope and capabilities

Desired Qualifications

• •One (1) year experience in a performance-based environment
• •Experience in sales
• •Experience in marketing
• •Experience in counseling related services
• •Experience in case management
• •Experience in job development
• •Experience in resume writing
• •Experience in interview skills
• •Experience in job search skills
• •Experience in accessing community resources (childcare, legal and health)
• •Experience in housing
• •Experience in transportation
• •Experience in educational opportunities
• •Experience in financial planning
• •Knowledge of skills necessary to establish liaisons and interact with private and public agencies