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Adams and Associates MyPACE Coordinator in Laurel, Maryland
MyPACE Coordinator
Job Details
Job Location
Woodland - Laurel, MD
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$40,000.00 Salary/year
Job Category
Education
Description
About Woodland Job Corps CenterThe 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 AssociatesAdams 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.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for providing Career Preparation and My Pathway in Achieving Career Excellence (MyPACE) instruction, training and support to students during the Career Preparation Program (CPP). Works with students to develop individualized career plans, monitors and evaluates participation and progress to ensure student early retention and success in the program.
Provides supervision, instruction, training and support to Job Corps students in assigned classrooms/areas. May serve as Acting CPP Supervisor in his/her absence.
o Conducts effective classroom and/or online instruction and evaluates student attendance, participation and performance.o Provides remedial support and guidance for students to successfully complete the MyPACE program and CPP requirements.o Responsible to provide students with comprehensive and individualized case and career management support ensuring student progress, retention and completion of the Job Corps program. Establishes supportive/mentoring relationships with students throughout their enrollment and provides personal and career counseling.o Coordinates pre-arrival activities to ensure effective transition to Center life including pre-arrival phone calls, transportation to Center, folder review and needs assessments.o Coordinate new student processes and activities to include introduction to Center staff, tour of the Center, CPP welcome and 30-day celebrations.o Ensures that CPP classes and areas are neatly organized, clean, safe and conducive to student/staff successo 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 and student services responsibilities. Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties.o Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population. Takes swift and appropriate action and positively influences student behavior. 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.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited school required. Must possess a valid Driver's License and meet the Company insurability requirements.
“Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.