Work Base Learning Specialist Position Available In Middlesex, New Jersey

Work Base Learning Specialist
Edison, NJ, United States

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wage

• $28.69 per hour
  Schedule
• Full Time, 8hr shifts, Monday
• Friday
  Our staff also enjoy these benefits:
  Health, dental, vision, prescription drug and life insurance
  401(k) retirement plan
  Paid time off and paid holidays
  Professional development assistance Career advancement opportunities MTC is proud to operate the Edison Job Corps Center in Edison, NJ 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!
What you will be doing: You’ll be responsible for coordinating all work based learning (WBL) activities both on and off center for all students. Coordinate work based learning for those students who do not reside in the local area, in compliance with government and management directives.

Essential Functions:

Contact local and distant employers and explain the benefits of hiring Job Corps graduates returning to their area. Identify job placement and work based learning sites.
Visit work-based training employers regularly to monitor students involved in work based learning.
Develop and coordinate community service activities and projects as well as activities that will bring the community to the center, such as open houses.
Develop partnerships with employers to secure work-based learning opportunities in the community.
Work with CTT staff to facilitate communication between all work-based learning (WBL) and school based learning participants.
Assist with scheduling and arrange for orderly transition of student employees into the assignment; maintain student employee progress reviews and records.
Maintain ongoing communications with work based learning providers, schedule periodic visits to work-sites and evaluate work-sites.
Assist with leisure time employment opportunities for students whenever possible.
Maintain written agreements of all work-based learning partnerships.
Maintain current information on center contacts and participation in community activities; prepare related reports.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in public relations and two year’s related experience. Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements.
A valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.

Why:

Make a positive impact in your community by doing meaningful work that results in a rewarding career. 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.