Don't just work to make a living, work making a difference every day in the lives of our students. Grafton Job Corps Center is seeking a Career Specialist to to be a part of our team! The Career Transition team works with disadvantaged youth close to completing the Job Corps program to ensure they are placed in quality jobs and have the necessary tools to be successful adults!

401k matching and employee stock ownership after 1 year of service! 11 paid holidays per year and 20 combined days of vacation and sick time.

Position is Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Base Pay for this position is $43,888 annually with quarterly performance bonuses and monthly cell phone stipend.

Grafton Job Corps Center is a federally funded, residential vocational training facility. Our mission is to provide cost-free, career-based technical and academic training along with job placement assistance to low-income youths ages 16-24 years of age. Careers Begin Here!

POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible to provide students with transitional support and placement services leading to full-time 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.

In this role, you will:

Provide personalized career counseling and evaluates student performance. Oversee, develop, monitor, and update student transition plans to ensure successful outcome. Develop Center-beneficial business and community linkages that provide students with quality and industry relevant employment opportunities.