Instructor career preparation / specialist

Wage - $36,000 annually

Schedule - Full Time

Our staff also enjoy these benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance

• Short & long-term disability

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Professional development assistance

• Career advancement opportunities

MTC is proud to operate the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people's lives and we want YOU to join our team!

What you will be doing: Responsible for providing career preparation instruction to students in accordance with approved curricula. Provides students with basic direction, in compliance with government and management directives.

Essential Functions *: *

• Provide students with basic direction, instruction and assistance in career preparation training

• Motivate and counsel students in areas of behavior, employability skills, independent living skills and other areas relating to job search through information technology

• Develop and prepare lessons; recommend curricula changes; update materials with current job market, employability and life skills information to supplement curriculum

• Effectively manage training areas including student behavior and timely record keeping and reporting

• Develop employability activities and exercises

• Administer and correct tests; maintain progress and attendance reports

• Control use of equipment and supplies; make minor repairs; recommend purchases

• Prepare and orient students for Job Corps program; define expectations and goals; direct and support student progression through program; counsel students

• Participate in student panel to transition to CDP

• Regular and predictable attendance is required

• Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers

• Participate in student employability programs and activities

• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy

• Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions

• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalency required

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and computer proficiency required

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through [email protected] or 801-693-2888.

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