CTS Specialist

ABOUT WOODLAND AND JOB CORPS CENTER

The Woodland Job Corps Center provides students with the opportunity to earn their High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), and hands-on training in the following areas : Electrical Wiring, Carpentry, Building Construction Technology, Culinary Arts, Advanced Training - Culinary Arts and Hotel & Lodging.  We also assist students with job placement upon completion of their educational and career technical training.

ABOUT ADAMS & ASSOCIATES

Adams and Associates is a 100% employee-owned company that is service-focused and outcome-driven. We began as a small business formed in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children's programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Today, we are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job Corps program!

Adams and Associates employs more than 2,000 staff members across the United States. Each year we provide academic, vocational training, and placement services to approximately 9,000 young people from ages 16 to 24 primarily in a residential setting. Our academic and career technical training programs are accredited and lead to national industry-recognized credentials.

Benefits :

• Competitive hourly wage
• Free Health Vision and Dental insurance
• Opportunities for professional development
• Positive and inclusive work environment
• Making a difference in the lives of young individuals

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible to provide students with transitional support and placement services leading to full-time jobs, higher education or advanced training. Works cooperatively with Career Technical Training and Career Transition staff to provide students with comprehensive and individualized case management to identify and remediate students’ transitional barriers. Uses proper discretion and judgment to resolve issues and ensure student success after Job Corps. Conducts effective community job development activities with key business and community leaders.

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION

May supervise assigned students performing intern duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES

o Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data.

o Supports educational and related placement goals for assigned students.

o Ensures Contract meets or exceeds DOL / Company performance goals.

o Establishes supportive / mentoring relationships with students during the Career Transition Phase.

o Provides personalized career counseling and evaluates student performance.

o Oversees, develops, monitors, and updates student transition plans to ensure successful outcome.

o Develops Center-beneficial business and community linkages that provide students with quality and industry relevant employment opportunities.

o Produces quality work / assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.

o Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards.

o Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.

o Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities. Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties.

o Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.

o Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population. Takes swift and appropriate action and positively influences student behavior. Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable fort heir actions and behavior.

o Provides quality programs and services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of programs and services.

o Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to DOL / Company when requested.

o Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensure prompt / appropriate action and that problems are in fact corrected.

o Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.

o Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director / Center Duty Officer / Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.

o Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field from an accredited school; or Associates degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field from an accredited school and two years’ related experience. Must possess a valid in-State Driver’s License and meet the Company insurability requirements.

“Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination

against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals

based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or

expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and

subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,

protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion,

termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.