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Adams and Associates
Career Transition Services Specialist (63386)
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A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.
$60,902 / year median in Massachusetts
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Jobs › Devens, MA › Career Transition Services Special… Adams and Associates Career Transition Services Specialist (63386) Devens, MA Apply Salary Range $50,000.00 - $50,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 2 Year Degree Category Education Description Job Corps is the largest federal residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. We help eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, train them for meaningful careers, and assist them with obtaining employment and independence. By offering hands-on training in fields like manufacturing, health care, technology, and construction, we prepare students for lifelong careers in the industries that power America. Since 1964, Job Corps has trained and educated over two million individuals. Our Shriver campus is located right off of Route 2 in Devens, MA and services between 200 and 300 students at any given time with rolling admissions weekly. Our 21-acre campus houses a gym, basketball courts, dormitories, full-service cafeteria, wellness clinic, classrooms, trade workshops, offices, and more. If you're driven to make a difference in the lives of young adults and help them reach their full potential, Shriver Job Corps is the place for you. We offer a dynamic work environment that will challenge you and help you grow; Shriver provides a rewarding work experience with plenty of opportunities for advancement. Job Description Responsible for providing students with transitional support and placement services leading to fulltime jobs, higher education or advanced training. Works cooperatively with Career Technical Training and Career Transition staff to provide students with comprehensive and individualized case management to identify and remediate students transitional barriers. Uses proper discretion and judgment to resolve issues and ensure student success after Job Corps. Conducts effective community job development activities with key business and community leaders. Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data. Supports educational and related placement goals for assigned students. Establishes supportive/mentoring relationships with students during the Career Transition Phase. Provides personalized career counseling and evaluates student performance. Oversees, develops, monitors, and updates student transition plans to ensure successful outcome. Develops Center-beneficial business and community linkages that provide students with quality and industry relevant employment opportunities. Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population. Takes swift and appropriate action and positively influences student behavior. Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior. Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students. Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions. Other duties as assigned. Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field from an accredited school; OR Associates degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field from an accredited school and two years related experience. Must possess a valid instate Drivers License and meet the Company insurability requirements.