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Educational Training Specialist, Job Corp Scholars Grant





Date: February 2, 2022

Position Title: Educational Training Specialist - Job Corp Scholars Grant

Department: Training Solutions

Job ID: 1287

Work Hours/Schedule: 40 hours/ 52 weeks (Grant funded through 12/31/2023)

Compensation: Meet and Confer, Grade 11 - $18.66

Reports to: Program Manager

Posting Close Date: Open until filled

BENEFITS

Grand Rapids Community College provides an excellent benefits experience for our GRCC family. Our benefit package is designed to enhance employees' health and well-being. Part-time employees have different benefits outlined in the specific collective bargaining agreements and handbooks. Below is an overview of these benefits, additional details are available on the Human Resources/Benefits website:

• Six health insurance plan options (includes a high deductible plan with a health savings account option).
• A unique dental & vision reimbursement program (includes coverage for adult orthodontia & lasik eye surgery).
• Employer sponsored retirement plans as well as voluntary retirement savings plans (403b or 457 plans)
• Tuition benefits at GRCC for you, your spouse and your dependents.
• Tuition reimbursement at other higher education institutions for you.
• Generous time off that includes sick, vacation and personal leave banks.
• Paid holidays and holiday shutdown period in late December!

SUMMARY

This position serves as a vital link for program participants to link to education and training activities that will lead to sustainable employment. This position will interact with community agencies and employers to ensure participants understand the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for their career choices.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide educational information and opportunities to Job Corp Scholars participants.
• Provide formal learning opportunities, which includes but is not limited to:
• The development of a customized adult learning plan for each participant
• A determination of participant's career guidance and job readiness suitability for the type of training needed
• Conduct intake and assessments to determine participant's referral to programs
• Assist/enroll participants in GRCC or vocational/occupational training
• Facilitate group work in workshop and small group formats
• Provide career coach and case management services, including:
• Assist with individual assessments as defined by grant team
• Collaborate with partners to help identify and address learning barriers
• Collaborate with partners to bring career coaching services to the community and partner organizations
• Providing counseling/advocacy
• Providing exit assessments for the purpose of referral to Michigan Works or GRCC!
• Administering participant support services system
• Conduct WorkKeys assessments to prepare participants for National Career Readiness Certificates
• Document and maintain individual participant and grant files.
• Develop employment leads/placements with grant partners
• Re-engaging clients who may be approaching noncompliance status
• Maintaining participant reporting/reconciliation
• Monitoring overall participant performance in education and training programs
• Monitoring/coordinating follow-up with education and training retention participants on at least a monthly basis
• Coordinate and monitor participate attendance with instructors and data entry staff
• Attend meetings as required

• Coordinate the retrieval of information from the system for faculty, staff and students.
• Administer support services system for participants who are eligible and enrolled in grant programs and vocational/occupational training
• Administer system designed to track grant participants who have been referred from other agencies
• Process new referrals
• Provide monitoring/follow-up of participants by obtaining employment verifications and attendance reports
• Maintain student attendance logs
• Prepare client case records at case opening and closing
• Persons in this role are identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSA's will be trained and responsible for reporting Clery Reportable Crimes to Campus Police as required by the Clery Act.
• Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position.
• Other duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education/License

• Associates degree or higher. Preferred degree in counseling or social work, and or licensed as an LLP, LPC or MSW.
• National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) preferred.

Work Experience

• Work experience in workforce development preferred.
• Work experience on federal grants or federal projects preferred.
• Prefer work experience as a career coach or advisor serving adults with diverse backgrounds and barriers.

Competencies

• The following competencies are essential and will be evaluated for our candidates through the evidence-based selection process:

Foundational Competencies

• Responsibility
• Adaptability
• Achievement
• Teamwork
• Speaking
• Decisive
• Listening
• Information Skills

Occupational Competencies

• Getting Information
• Interacting With Computers
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
• Processing Information
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Thinking Creatively
• Analyzing Data or Information
• Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Equipment Use/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Computer skills using common office software, and Internet.
• Proven communication and organizational skills that contribute to a quality work environment as part of a team.
• Ability to work cooperatively and harmoniously with program and college staff, students, and community.
• Demonstrated ability in working in a cross-functional team and a collaborative learning centered environment.
• Ability to organize work, handle multiple tasks, and meet timelines in a multi-project environment
• Must be self motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High level of energy, enthusiasm and the ability to be innovative and creative
• Excellent organizational and problem solving abilities, and good reasoning skills.
• Proven initiative and ability to follow through on multiple projects in a timely manner.

Mental Demands

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships and to effectively work as a member of a team.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office.
  

Physical Demands

• Ability to drive or travel to employer locations and local community partner locations is required.

Working Conditions

• Grand Rapids Community College is required to comply with the OSHA emergency temporary standard (ETS). Employees will either have to be vaccinated or comply with weekly testing requirements.
• Office/Cubicle environment
• Ability to work in a noisy office environment

Method of Application

Grand Rapids Community College is only accepting online applications for this position at https://www.grcc.edu/jobs. Submit a cover letter and resume in one document. The opportunity to apply for this position will remain open until filled. Individuals with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Grand Rapids Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Grand Rapids Community College creates an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, marital status, sex/gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, national origin, disability, political affiliation, familial status, veteran status or genetics in all programs, activities, services, employment and advancement including admissions to, access to, treatment in, or compensation in employment as required by state and federal law. GRCC is committed to reviewing all aspects of GRCC programs, activities, services and employment, including recruitment, selection, retention and promotion to identify and eliminate barriers in order to prevent discrimination on the basis of the listed protected characteristics. The college will not tolerate any form of retaliation against any person for bringing charges of discrimination or participating in an investigation. Further information may be obtained from the EEO Office or the Office of General Counsel, 143 Bostwick Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295.




To apply, please visit: https://jobs.grcc.edu/psp/job/EXTERNAL_APPLICANT/GRCC_HR/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=1287&PostingSeq=1







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