Career Development Specialist

Experience Required

One (1) year experience in a performance-based environment and sales, marketing, or counseling related services preferred.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Education Or Experience Substitution

Associate degree in Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, Education, Social Science, Business, Communications, or closely related field, and 2 years’ related experience.

License(s) Required

Valid State Driver’s License.

Expected Start Date

09/14/2026

Compensation

$41,000.00 - $41,000.00 / yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

Job Summary: Responsible for preparing students for their future careers through personalized and group instruction, work-based learning opportunities, advanced career training (ACT), and partnerships with other training providers (OTP). Additionally, the specialist collaborates with multiple departments to provide career counseling, transition planning, and placement services that adhere to compliance and documentation standards. The specialist aids students in transitioning into jobs, apprenticeships, military service, or further education.

Duties:

Provide student support in the areas of career development and career readiness to ensure students are prepared to enter the workplace and live independently which includes personalized and group instruction.

Meet monthly assigned placement goals by providing quality placement efforts for all assigned students.

Become active in the employment community establishing linkages with employers, labor unions, state contractors, apprenticeship programs, military recruiters, advanced training programs, schools, community colleges, etc. to further the students, WBL and placement goals as well as assist with planning and conducting community relations programs designed to create and maintain favorable public relations for the Center and its students.

Ensure the establishment of WBL sites, transportation and related services, including periodic visits to worksites, site safety inspections, employer evaluation, with documentation of all visits. WBL assignments and progress shall also be entered in the Center Information System (CIS).

Coordinate the ACT/OTP programs, to include screening and selection of students. Ensure the enrollment aligns with the students’ career pathways. Assist students with financial aid and coordinate with the finance department as needed. Serve as a liaison to the other training providers.

Assist students with transitional services to include maintaining communication with other departments to coordinate services.

Maintain contact and provide continuous follow-up with all assigned students and record all contact and services provided in the center CIS /case notes for the period established by policy.

Participate on assigned Career Management Team.

Mentor, monitor and model the Career Success Standards.

Adhere to required property controls policies and procedures.

Maintain good housekeeping in all areas and comply with safety practices.

Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.

Participate in PRH mandated staff training.

Perform other duties as assigned within the individuals’ scope and capabilities.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Medical – 3 Tier Options - Health Savings Account – Live Health Online

Dental

Vision

Employer Paid Life and AD&D – 1 x annual Earnings

Employer Paid Short-term Disability

Employer Paid Long-term Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness

Employee Assistance Program

401K - Safe Harbor match of 100% up to 3% of pay and then 50% on the next 2% of pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Bereavement Leave

Sick Time

Vacation Time

12 Paid Holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

Yes

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant

Yes

Veteran Preference

No

Background Check Required

Yes

Industry

Education

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

62002