Career Preparation Specialist

Position Title: Career Preparation Specialist

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Counseling Manager

SCA Code: 15120

Position Description

Reports to the Counseling Manager. Responsible for coordinating and implementing the Career

Preparation Period (CPP) program for students, in compliance with government and management

directives. Creates and presents lessons designed to help students develop skills for long-term

employability and prepare for success. Provides instruction in diverse classes and activities.

Essential Functions

1. Provides career skills instruction to students from approved curricula involving employability,

transition to center life, workplace communications, diversity, wellness, parenting, and social skills.

2. Assists new students in acclimating to center; provides career exploration and career planning to all

new students and facilitates the implementation of all other CPP requirements.

3. Plans, prepares, and implements instructional units, including labor market information (LMI).

4. Monitors student progress: case notes services provided, progress in program and

coaching/discussions pertinent to services in the Center Information System (CIS).

5. Provides basic personal and career counseling to students.

6. Provides support to students struggling with retention/commitment to the program, including referral

to other areas for support.

7. Controls the use of materials and equipment.

8. Provides professional feedback in student evaluations, both in the center Information System (CIS)

and through a Pre-panel with each individual student.

9. Make recommendations for policy and curriculum revision.

10. Keeps records and prepares reports as required.

11. Assists in the planning and scheduling of courses.

12. Measures the progress of students through observation and the administration of oral and written

assessments.

13. Makes recommendations concerning future studies and training needs.

14. Facilitates the use of Traitify and Level All by students during CPP.

15. Assists, monitors, and updates student development of Personal Career Development Plan

(PCDP) and SMART goals.

16. Models, mentors, and monitors the positive normative culture of the center.

17. Acts as a responsible custodian for the assigned center property.

18. Reports violations of unethical behavior.

19. Suggests opportunities for continuous operational improvement and a reduction of waste.

20. Identifies and reports on environmental health and safety concerns.

21. Able to teach Basic First Aid training

22. Creates a relationship between the student and Career One Stop

23. Supports Green Energy Initiatives

24. Teaches impact of social media on mental health and employability

25. Able to maintain a 75% or higher on employee scorecard.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred in education or special education.

• Associate degree with experience in field of career skills acceptable

• Experience working with youth preferred.

Certifications/Competencies

• Ability to evaluate center services for students, recommend modifications for improvement,

participate in career plan planning and provide updated information on the CPP program.

• Positive, quality customer services to students, staff, and other center customers

• Willingness to participate in student employability programs and activities.

• Ability to support, promote, and enforce Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy

• Ability to promote the Career Success Standards (CSS) by modeling appropriate behaviors,

mentoring students when necessary, and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through

interventions.

• Strong organizational skills

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

• Computer proficiency

Minimum Eligibility Qualifications

• If the position requires driving, a valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable

driving record is required.

• I-9 documentation required to verify authorization to work in the United States

• Successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check and drug test