WBL​/ACT​/OTP Coordinator Learning & Career Training Coordinator

WBL/ACT/OTP Coordinator (Work-Based-Learning & Career Training Coordinator)

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Base pay range: $21.00/hr - $21.00/hr

Position: WBL/ACT/OTP Coordinator

Reports To: Career Development Director

Department: Career Development

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Develop relationships in community for the work-based learning (WBL) program. Coordinate placement of WBL students. Assist in placement of students prior to departure from the program and provide advance career training (ACT). Promote the ACT/OTP program to all staff and students; recruit students to ensure program capacity and provide support services to concurrently enrolled students to meet OMS goals and student achievement (certificates and degrees).

• Establish and maintain work-based learning (WBL) program linkages with local employers and advanced career training (ACT) program opportunities for students
• Maintain linkages with federal, state, local agencies, employers, and contracted placement agencies to aid students’ placement into jobs, continuing education, or the armed forces
• Assist recruiters with outreach services as needed
• Participate in career preparation period curriculum and career transition activities as required
• Counsel students regarding goals, options, requirements, services, etc.
• Assist students with preparation of resume, preparation for work-based learning experiences, and job search activities
• Coordinate placement of students in WBL; monitor student progress, counsel students regarding performance, evaluation, problem resolution, decision making, accountability, and transition issues
• Complete student performance evaluations for students participating in WBL program
• Promote the development of career success standards through modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students, and monitoring skill acquisition; intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed
• Transport students for WBL purposes, as needed
• Teach, model, and evaluate student employability skills
• Monitor attendance and submit all ACT/OTP student attendance each week to the student records department
• Maintain and monitor students’ ACT/OTP folders to include application, progress reports, class schedules, and grades
• Coordinate with concurrent enrollment provider to ensure evaluations are submitted for each ESP in a timely manner
• Ensure all ACT/OPT students meet PRH established attendance and performance criteria
• Coordinate with concurrent enrollment provider and Center finance department to ensure all received financial aid is used to offset Center costs for ACT/OTP student enrollment
• Provide regular feedback to students regarding appropriate employability skills and mastery of Career Success Standards
• Conduct ACT/OTP screening committee to determine applicant eligibility
• Follow CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily
• Adhere to required property control policies and procedures
• Maintain good housekeeping in all areas and comply with safety practices
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Life Skills Connection’s policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures
• Demonstrate and abide by Life Skills Connection’s core values and operating principles
• Model, mentor, monitor appropriate Career Success Standards
• Participate in PRH mandated staff training;
  Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information
• Very high standard of communication skills, both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas
• Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend

• Action-oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision making, flexibility, and problem-solving
• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation, and…