Job Corps is a federally funded, residential vocational training program for socioeconomically disadvantaged youth aged 16-24, with over 120 locations across the U.S. (www.JobCorps.gov). 

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 

1. Establishes robust relationships with employers, community colleges, and other entities to ensure successful placements with good career pathway opportunities for economic self-sufficiency.  
2. Establishes thorough knowledge of and referrals to community-based services available to assist Job Corps graduates with successful transition into independent living.  
3. Meets monthly assigned placement goals by providing quality placement efforts for all assignees. 
4. Collaborates with center staff to engage with projected assignees prior to exit to review career transition services and placement plans. 
5. Conducts a needs assessment for each assignee to determine career and transition support necessary to secure placement including housing, transportation, and childcare needs.  
6. 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. 
7. Networks with center instructors and program staff to establish employer linkages. 
8. Regularly surveys employers to determine needs and areas of training improvement to create a feedback loop and communicates suggestions to program staff. 
9. Ensures that assignees have a portfolio of documents necessary for job search and for obtaining employment including resume and credentials.  
10. 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. 
11. Assists with career advancement and upskilling through conducting or connecting assignees with employability workshops and supplemental training. 
12. Maintain linkages with American Job Centers and local vocational rehabilitation agencies to assist assignees that require accommodations.  
13. 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. 
14. Verifies and documents assignee placements in strict compliance with PRH Ch.4 criteria and exhibits.  
15. Maintains strict compliance with data integrity standards in submitting placement verification documents and entering placement data into the Job Corps CTS system.  
16. Participate on the center workforce council and networks with the community to promote employer relations and placement opportunities. 
17. Establishes and maintains strong relationships with stakeholders outlined in the State/local WIOA plan to ensure coordinated workforce services.   
18. Utilizes and distributes marketing materials provided by Job Corps and Strategix to promote Job Corps graduates to employers. 
19. Protects applicant’s private information and maintains hard copy and electronic files in compliance with PRH standards. 
20. 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. 
21. Participate in department meetings and all mandated PRH and Strategix training.  
22. Maintain accountability of staff, students, and property and adhere to safety practices.  
23. Promote a harassment-free environment. 
24. 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.   
25. 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. 
26. Other duties as assigned.

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.

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WHY OUR WORK MATTERS:

Strategix Management LLC (Strategix) is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified 8(a) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) management consulting firm with offices in Washington, DC. We focus on providing federal government agencies and other clients with innovative solutions to modernize how they do business and serve their constituents. Strategix has experienced exceptional growth across all practice areas by applying our team’s collective management consulting experience and by providing breakthrough solutions with superior client service. We are seeking talented professionals who are focused on innovation, servant-leadership, and real-world change to support and continue our rapid growth.

Our firm has partnered with some of the most influential commercial organizations and government agencies to provide mission critical and high priority solutions to the most challenging national and global issues. At Strategix, we listen to understand our customers' needs and deliver real solutions to imagine, safeguard and develop a more connected and healthier world.

Strategix Management LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

COMPANY SPONSORED BENEFITS:

As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for Strategix’s compensation package including health benefits from CareFirst Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Our medical insurance includes nationwide POS (PPO equivalent) options ranging from Bronze to Platinum levels with an average employer contribution of 70% and an employee contribution of 30% for the base plan. Our dental and vision insurance includes an employer contribution of 75% and an employee contribution of 25% for the respective corporate selected plans.