Position: Career Transition Specialist Reports To: CTS Supervisor Department: OA/CTS Department FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Primary Position Objectives Prepares graduates for successful job search, employment, military, and further education and training opportunities and to access resources and services that will assist graduates to successfully transition to the workforce

Brief Description of Duties • Provide initial and periodic assessment of each graduate's needs at least six weeks prior to separation • Ensure job readiness training (e.g., resume preparation and employability skills, work history/experience) has been provided • Assist graduates in identifying and obtaining support services within the communities where they work and live • Assist graduates and/or former enrollees with initial job placement and follows up services in 2nd and 4th quarter as assigned • Ensure all student achievement credentials are updated and documented • Assess and document each graduating student's transitional needs at least six weeks prior to separation: employability skills, housing, transportation, childcare, work clothing, tools, food, nutrition, and budgeting • Assist students in resume development, interviewing skills, and job search strategies • Uses Labor Market Information and other resources to develop services and placement support strategies tailored to meet the needs and qualifications of each individual graduate • Maintain files and logs that contain transition information • Provide referrals to and registration with the local One-Stop Center • Coordinate and attend transition panels for graduating students • Maintain continuous contact with Career Counselors • Submit reports as determined by the supervisor • Participate in student performance evaluations as required or requested • Provide regular feedback to students regarding appropriate employability skills • Follow CDSS/CSS/BMS Plan and procedures daily • Adhere to required property control policies and procedures • Maintain good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices • Obtain student employment verification documents • Upload appropriate required placement document into the CTS data base • Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, LifeSkills Connection's policies, and Center policies and procedures • Model appropriate employability skills for dress, language and work habits • Continuously help students become more employable • Participate in PRH mandated staff training; Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination • Travel as required • Perform other duties as assigned by management

Position Competencies Effective Communication • Present 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 Organization of Work • Demonstrate the ability to handle several projects simultaneously • Implement the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization • Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth • Initiate and respond to suggestions for improving service

Qualifications Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel

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