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Position

CTR Specialist

Reports To

Career Services Manager

Department

Career Services

FLSA STATUS

Exempt - Full Time

Primary Position Objectives

Teaches the basic principles and concepts of career technical education skills to students prior to enrollment into their career tech training. Assists in placement efforts with employees including interviewing, counseling, motivating, monitoring, training, and evaluating students; developing relationships for assignee placements and serving on program workshops. Developing positive working relationships with post-center CTS Contractors.

Brief Description of Duties

• Performs as an instructional facilitator in a regular classroom setting, presenting instruction in varied classes and activities to include but not limited to, preparatory and developmental Academic and Career Technical Education (CTE) foundational skills, Workplace Communications, Employability Skills, Information Technology, Health Education, Driver’s Education preparation coursework etc.
• Facilitates CTE exploration and assessment activities to include coordination with hands on vocational experiences.
• Participates in ESPs (student evaluation performance) and evaluate student employee’s performance and employability skills. Provides regular feedback to students.
• Provides job development and placement services to all center graduates.
• Participates in ESP’s (Evaluation Student Performance)
• Provides job development and placement services to all center graduates.
• Provides regular feedback to student employees regarding appropriate employability skills.
• Coordinates placement services to students with placement agencies and One Stop Centers
• Provides students with current labor market information
• Completes and submits all required paperwork in processing Job Corps Placement Assistance Records.
• Assists in the continued implementation of the Center’s Social Skills Training program
• Monitors and reviews CIS reports for accuracy and required action.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with employers and support service agencies (JACS and WICS) to develop opportunities for students.
• Conducts follow-up and post placement interviews with students 6 and 12 months after separation to provide ongoing placement services and assistance.
• Assists students in developing career goals and objectives.
• Arranges and/or schedules required tests to assist students with placement (i.e., ASVAB, ACT, Driver’s License, etc.) 
• Establishes and maintains contact with military recruiters
• Communicates with placement agencies and referral sources regularly
• Meets with all Job Corps students throughout their enrollment to provide career counseling and guidance
• Assists students with completing employment applications and resumes
• Assess student’s readiness for career transition
• Provides training to students to ensure fully prepared to conduct job search
• Provide training in job search skills
• Ensure students are equipped with independent living skills needed to take care of themselves and family as appropriate
• Prepare students to access the resources and services that will assist them in making a successful transition
• Use the CTR TAR effectively and ensure fully completed for each student before transition
• Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• Assists with quarterly graduation exercises.
• Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates and abides by Serrato Corporation’s core values and operating principles.
• Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
• Participation in PRH mandated staff training is mandatory. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

Performance Standards/Results

Effective

Communication

• Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information.
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and verbal for the presentation of facts and ideas.
• Shows professional non-verbal body language and actively listens to others. 

Organization of Work

• Action oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision making, flexibility, and problem solving.
• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.
• Shows attention to detail and ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth.

Professionalism

• Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides by Serrato Corporation's Healthy Workplace Environment Policy.
• Acts as a team player and builds professional relationships with coworkers to achieve goals.           

Leadership & Management

• Ability to exceptionally manage and lead students from diverse backgrounds.
• Committed to investing in and developing students and positioning them to succeed. 
• Mission-oriented and possesses a strategic vision. 
• Motivates students and provides coaching and/or feedback when needed.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
• Computer Literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• High level of communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
• High level of ability to motivate, inspire, and teach students effectively. 

Experience

Minimum of one to two years’ related experience in education. One year in sales, marketing, or counseling related services. Experience with above average speaking skills.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid State Driver’s License.

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; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; to reach with hands and arms; and talk and listen. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 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 occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.

Benefits Offered

• Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and basic life insurance. 
• Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401K & 401K Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Program

Disclaimers

• Serrato Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Serrato Corporation conducts background checks and drug screens.