Career Transition Specialist Job New York New York USA,Social Work

Location: New York

Wage - $28.63 per hour

Schedule – Full Time, 8hr shifts, Monday – Friday

Our staff also enjoy these benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug and life insurance
Short & long-term disability
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off and paid holidays
Professional development assistance
Career advancement opportunities

MTC is proud to operate the Bronx Job Corps Center in Brooklyn, NY where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want
YOU
to join our team!

Whatyou will be doing:

You’ll be responsible for determining graduate and former enrollee qualifications for placement, conducting placement activities and follow-up in compliance with government and management directives.

Essential Functions:

Maintain linkages with DOL, national, state and local agencies and employees to provide placement services.

Identify potential jobs, schools, military or other training program placements for separating graduates and former enrollees and conduct job development activities; maintain placement follow-up on separated graduates.

Directly place graduates and former enrollees to meet or exceed DOL contractual monthly placement goals; verify and document all placements according to requirements.

Complete all required documentation in CTS and in individual folders for assigned graduates until their service period ends.

Prepare placement reports and assist in the development of the contract’s placement plan.

Coordinate with center staff to provide placement information to students.

Participate in industry advisory councils, community relations councils as assigned.

As requested, conduct career support activities in support of centers and regional office efforts.

Participate in the development of new and revised policies and procedures affecting placement activities.

Promote the development of career success standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.

Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy.

Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.

Cultivate and maintain a climate on center which is free of harassment, intimidation and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field; or associate’s degree and two years related experience required. Experience with youth, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and computer proficiency also required. Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.