Manager, Career Support Services

Wage : 80,000-85,000

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 Inland Empire Job Corps Center in San Bernardino, CA 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: Directly supervises the counselors, CPP instructors, and CPP instructor (AI Specialist). Responsible for the management of career support and career preparation services, which includes: counseling, instruction, maximum benefits, performance evaluations and other support programs in compliance with government and management directives.

Essential functions:

1. Plan, coordinate and manage the administrative and programmatic activities of the department.
2. Evaluate staff performance, provide staff training and implement department and personnel changes as approved by the director of career training services and coordinated with human resources prior to implementation.
3. Assist the director of career training services in the preparation of the departmental budget; monitor and control expenditures.
4. Develop and implement new and revised policies and procedures affecting counseling and career preparation services; coordinate with other departments to ensure compliance with overall center directives.
5. Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services to students. Prepare related reports.
6. Develop and implement an effective counseling services and career preparation program, and ensure that each counselor is assigned a caseload consistent with guidelines; provide counseling services to a caseload of students.
7. Take appropriate steps to ensure that administration procedures are followed, such as adequate record keeping, and maintenance of schedules.
8. Participate in the training of all center staff as coordinated with the manager, human resources and the director.
9. Implement and maintain collaborative system of communication between counseling services and career preparation program, center staff and outside community services to facilitate student progress and performance; evaluate all center counseling components and recommend modifications.
10. Coordinate activities of the maximum benefits program including performance evaluation scheduling and monitoring.
11. Coordinate efforts to promote student retention and graduation; participate in committees to improve center outcomes.
12. Coordinate the delivery of mental health services with the health services administrator and the center mental health consultant.
13. Maintain a safe and clean work area that models high standards for a work environment.
14. Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers.
15. Participate in student employability programs and activities.
16. Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy.
17. Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
18. Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Education & experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field, including 15 semester hours of instruction in social services or related instruction, five years’ experience in counseling or related field and two years’ experience working with youth. Supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of human behavior, individual and group counseling techniques, management skills and case summaries. 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 customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.