Career Readiness Coordinator (Temporary Position) - Education & Training Resources LLC : Job Details

Provides engaging instruction which will include resume writing, interviewing techniques, mock interviews, job search techniques, job retention strategies, employability skills, life skills training, etc. Evaluates student progress, identify and use appropriate material for the student being taught and establish department goals.

THIS WILL BE A TEMPORARY POSITION

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure students complete and/or separate from the program as a graduate, or former enrollee.
• Assist students with job searches, completing and submitting applications, obtaining interviews, and attending job fairs.
• Implement and facilitate all CTR curriculum and classroom instruction to include, but not limited to, resume writing, interviewing techniques, mock interviews, job search techniques, job retention strategies, employability skills, life skills training, budgeting, etc.
• Participate in the evaluation of student progress and continued updates of the student's Personal Career Development Plan, starting in the Career Preparation Period.
• Work closely with the Career and Technical Training Instructor, Work Based Learning Coordinator, and Career Counselors to ensure pre-termination placement goals are met.
• Develop a monthly calendar of events that would include ASVAB Testing, Military and College Prep, college open houses, job fairs, on-center job fairs, employer presentations, etc.
• Work closely with the scheduling clerk to ensure appropriate scheduling of the students into the CTR Program, based on the student projection date.
• Coordinate present for duty off-center (PDOF) leaves for students with verified interviews. Ensure daily contact with all student PDOF's.
• Ensure students are registered with the local One-Stop Center before and during enrollment. Work with Admissions Counselors, and the Work Based Learning Coordinator to establish and maintain One-Stop Center contacts.

Note: This job description is not all-inclusive, you will perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Skills/Competencies:

• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Work independently with little direct supervision
• Team Driven, Goal Oriented, Self-Motivated, High Integrity
• Accepts responsibility and accountability
• Demonstrates strong work ethic to achieve center goals
• Displays effective multi-tasking and time management skills
• Utilizes all required and recommended computer applications
• Proficient with common computer software such as Microsoft Office; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in social or human services, Education, Counseling, or a related field preferred
• An equivalent combination of education, vocational training, and experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-to-year basis
• One year of related experience in sales, marketing, or Counseling related services
• Must possess a Valid New York State Driving License with an acceptable driving record. Compensation is based on experience.

ADA Requirements:

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, requirements may be modified to accommodate disabled individuals however reasonably, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health, or safety risks to the employee, or others or which impose an undue hardship on the company. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The term qualified individual with a disability, means an individual with a disability who with, or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

Physical Activities Include:

• Fluently reading, writing, and communicating in English
• Hearing and speaking to express ideas and/or exchange information in person or over the telephone
• Seeing to read road maps, signs, labels, posters, documents, computer screens, etc.
• Sitting, standing, and moving about, or walking for occasional or frequent periods
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
• Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
• Retrieving and storing files and supplies

Working Conditions:

• Classroom and general office setting
• Indoor and outdoor environment
• Driving to employers, community agencies, job fairs, etc.

Benefits:

• Medical Coverage, Dental, and Vision
• Paid vacation and sick time (2 weeks each which you will accrue as you work)
• 12 Paid Holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas and July 4th are two-day holidays)
• Short Term Disability, 401K Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Plan
• Additional Life Insurance, and Other Add-Ons.
• Free access to our Weight Room and Cardio Rooms, low-cost meals daily from our dining hall ($3.00 per meal)

Oneonta Job Corps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

As of September 17, 2023 - Under the NYS DOL Pay Transparency Law, employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who discuss their compensation with coworkers.

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