About Woodland Job Corps Center
The Woodland Job Corps Center provides students with the opportunity to earn their High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), and hands-on training in the following areas: Electrical Wiring, Carpentry, Building Construction Technology, Culinary Arts, Advanced Training - Culinary Arts and Hotel & Lodging. We also assist students with job placement upon completion of their educational and career technical training.
About Adams and Associates
Adams and Associates is a 100% employee-owned company that is service-focused and outcome-driven. We began as a small business formed in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children's programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Today, we are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job Corps program!
Adams and Associates employs more than 2,000 staff members across the United States. Each year we provide academic, vocational training, and placement services to approximately 9,000 young people from ages 16 to 24 primarily in a residential setting. Our academic and career technical training programs are accredited and lead to national industry-recognized credentials.
At Woodland Job Corps, our goal is to help young individuals unlock their full potential by providing them with transformative education and career technical training. We are committed to creating a supportive and enriching environment that fosters personal and professional growth.
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible to provide students with employability training leading to full-time jobs, higher education or advanced training. Coordinates and manages Work-Based Learning program ensuring students are actively participating in on- and off-Center on-the-job training assignments to improve employability skill-set. Provides students with transportation services and participates in Career Transition Readiness/Grad-90 program.
MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION
May supervise assigned students performing intern duties.
RESPONSIBILITIES MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION
o Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data.
o Ensures Center meets or exceeds DOL/Company performance goals.
o Conducts comprehensive screening procedures to determine applicants’ eligibility for the Job Corps Program.
o Secures and evaluates applicants’ behavioral, medical and educational records.
o Denies applicant enrollment and refers applicants to other educational resources.
o Conducts thorough assessment activities and career counseling during the admissions process.
o Serves as a Center Liaison to facilitate a seamless enrollment process and early student retention.
o Works closely with community agencies, employment services, high schools, trade and technical schools and other agencies to inform prospective applicants about the Job Corps program.
o Develops partnerships with community agencies and local businesses to develop and maintain referral linkages for prospective enrollments and post training placement opportunities.
o Conducts Academy campus tours, pre-arrival visits and Parent meetings.
o Establishes supportive/mentoring relationships with students during the Career Transition Phase.
o Provides personalized career counseling and evaluates student performance.
o Establishes supportive/mentoring relationships with students during the Career Transition Phase.
o Oversees, develops, monitors, and updates student transition plans to ensure successful outcome.
o Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.
o Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards.
o Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.
o Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities. Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties.
o Mentors, Monitors and Models College and Career Readiness Skills.
o Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population. Supports and reinforces positive community culture.
o Provides quality programs and services for individualized student needs. Pursues Center improvements, enhancements and promotes innovation.
o Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested.
o Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensure prompt/appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected.
o Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.
o Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director or designee to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.
o Other duties as assigned.
