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Career Placement Specialist-Norfolk, VA

Career Placement Specialist-Norfolk, VA

Eckerd ConnectsMonroe, Virginia, United States, 24574-2771
13 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Want to make a difference in a young person's life?  This is a position that is very rewarding in training and mentoring at risk youth.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits :

  • Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
  • Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary term life insurance
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
  • PTO Exchange

Salary Range :  $43,888 to $44,000

This position is located in a satellite office at  6387 Center Drive, Suite 2, Nansemond Building #2, Norfolk, VA 23502  for the Old Dominion Job Corps Center.

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • The Career Placement Specialist reports to the Career Transition Services Manager and is a salaried, exempt position.
  • The Career Placement Specialist is responsible for services in all aspects of career transition, job search skills, job placement issues, job retention services.
  • The Career Placement Specialist is responsible for securing placement data for assignees and identifying assignees who are no longer employed or in school and ensure reconnection with another placement, school, or military within the service window.
  • Conducts interviews with students preparing to exit the center. Provides re- orientation and further focuses on job search techniques.
  • Creates and maintains a caseload of active assignee files, establishing a tickler system for caseload management. Maintains bi-weekly or monthly contact through telephone and / or in person and documents all actions in case notes.
  • Visits classrooms and trade shops to familiarize students with the  Career Transition Services  processes, employability skills, career preparation, job search, job retention, etc. Familiarizes students with military, school and job opportunities and offers.
  • Maintains linkages with military services, One Stops and other external resources; maintains job banks; secures and posts job leads; sets up job interviews; arranges transportation assistance and other support services. Performs job development by screening leads from newspaper classifieds, telephone, personal contacts, referrals, internet, and other youth service organizations.
  • Tracks individual performance through regular checks of placement reports for correct information on all caseload students.
  • Complete appeals process and verifies placements to reconcile any errors in 6 / 12- month surveys.
  • Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field; or
  • Associates degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field and two years related experience
  • Prefer Job Corps experience
  • Valid driver’s license in the state of employment with acceptable driving record preferred.
  • Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
  • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.
  • Additional Requirements :   Sound knowledge of case management, career counseling, employment counseling and job search, job preparation and development techniques. Must be able to effectively communicate with culturally disadvantaged and minority youth. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Good organizational skills. Must obtain and maintain CPR / First Aid certification. Ability to inspire and motivate students. Position requires an ability to operate office equipment. In addition, an individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments.

  • This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.
  • About our Program

    Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

    Our Program Location :

    Old Dominion Job Corps

    1073 Father Judge Rd

    Monroe, VA 24574

    Connect with Us video : https : / / vimeo.com / 1061358460

    Please follow the link for more information about this program :   https : / / eckerd.org / jobs-training / jobcorps /

    Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

    Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact adarequest@eckerd.org.  Relay Services Dial 711.

    Know Your Rights :  Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

    Copy & paste the link into your browser : https : / / www.dol.gov / agencies / ofccp / posters

    Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

    Compensation details : 43888-44000 Yearly Salary

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