CTS Specialist | Joliet, IL, USA

CTS Specialist Position Summary The CTS Specialist is responsible for assisting assignees to transition to the workforce through placement in entry-level employment, the military, college, apprenticeship or further education and training opportunities after exiting from the Job Corps program and for providing follow up services with placed assignees for the required service period. Essential Functions

• Establishes robust relationships with employers, community colleges, and other entities to ensure successful placements with good career pathway opportunities for economic self-sufficiency.
• Establishes thorough knowledge of and referrals to community-based services available to assist Job Corps graduates with successful transition into independent living.
• Meets monthly assigned placement goals by providing quality placement efforts for all assignees.
• Collaborates with center staff to engage with projected assignees prior to exit to review career transition services and placement plans.
• Conducts a needs assessment for each assignee to determine career and transition support necessary to secure placement including housing, transportation, and childcare needs.
• Conducts job development activities, networks with employers, chambers, American Job Centers, and other workforce stakeholders to secure ongoing job leads and maintain a job bank. Records all linkages in a central database and updates regularly.
• Networks with center instructors and program staff to establish employer linkages.
• Regularly surveys employers to determine needs and areas of training improvement to create a feedback loop and communicates suggestions to program staff.
• Ensures that assignees have a portfolio of documents necessary for job search and for obtaining employment including resume and credentials.
• Focuses placement efforts to align with assignees' career plans and pathway achievement records (PARs) to ensure students remain on track with placement goals. Conducts additional occupational interest surveys as needed.
• Assists with career advancement and upskilling through conducting or connecting assignees with employability workshops and supplemental training.
• Maintain linkages with American Job Centers and local vocational rehabilitation agencies to assist assignees that require accommodations.
• Maintains at least monthly contact with all assignees. Documents contact attempts and results in case notes in the Job Corps CTS system using the standard RAP format (Reason, Action, Plan) in compliance with the PRH.
• Verifies and documents assignee placements in strict compliance with PRH Ch.4 criteria and exhibits.
• Maintains strict compliance with data integrity standards in submitting placement verification documents and entering placement data into the Job Corps CTS system.
• Participate on the center workforce council and networks with the community to promote employer relations and placement opportunities.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with stakeholders outlined in the State/local WIOA plan to ensure coordinated workforce services.
• Utilizes and distributes marketing materials provided by Job Corps and Strategix to promote Job Corps graduates to employers.
• Protects applicant's private information and maintains hard copy and electronic files in compliance with PRH standards.
• May utilize GSA vehicles to transport students to off-site learning and employment opportunities, appointments, and as needed for retrievals and other center-related needs.
• Participate in department meetings and all mandated PRH and Strategix training.
• Maintain accountability of staff, students, and property and adhere to safety practices.
• Promote a harassment-free environment.
• Utilize information systems and handle student data in strict adherence to Job Corps and Strategix policies to protect student's personally identifiable information (PII) and reduce network security threats.
• Adhere to and model Strategix servant leadership culture values: Honor Others, Inspire Vision, Choose Integrity, People First, Balance Focus with Flexibility, Serve with Humility, and Innovate and Disrupt.

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Requirements Qualifications and Experience Minimum Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field; or Associate's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field and two years' experience in job-development. Excellent verbal and written communication, good presentation and public speaking skills. Excellent networking skills. Information technology proficiency including MS Office. Unless waived by management, a valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record is required. Preferred Bachelor's degree in related field and two years' experience in job development. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate with or without notice. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning device and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outdoor weather conditions ranging from cool in Winter to extreme heat in the Summer and Fall months, and occasional poor air quality. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.