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Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center Advanced Career Training / Other Training Programs (ACT/OTP) Specialist in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center
Position Title: Advanced Career Training / Other Training Programs (ACT/OTP) Specialist
FLSA: Exempt
Location: Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center
Reports To: Senior Counselor
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The Advanced Career Training (ACT) / Other Training Program (OTP) Coordinator position provides support for a U.S Department of Labor Job Corps contractor. The Job Corps program is a federally-funded residential training program. The mission of Job Corps is to provide career-ready technical and academic training and job placement assistance to program eligible youth ages 16-24.
Summary of Duties:
Promotes, develops, maintains and enhances Advanced Career Training and Other Training Programs (OTP) within the community to offer students alternative opportunities to those Career Technical Training programs found on Center.
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Key Areas of Responsibilities:
Develops and maintains a viable Advanced Career Training and Other Training Programs in conjunction with Pima Community College or others.
Establishes center-specific criteria and procedures for student' participation in the Advanced Career Training / Other Training Programs.
Maintains linkages with Community College's Admissions, Financial Aid, Career Counseling and Placement offices.
Develops "Memorandum of Understanding" with the local Community College or other partners outlining all aspects of participation in the Advanced Career Training Program.
Oversees 10-15 student participants in Advanced Career Training and Other Training Programs (OTP).
Collaborates with the Case Management Team's (CMTs) to ensure ACT / OTP success.
Introduces the ACT / OTP program during Career Preparation Phase to provide additional options for students to pursue in Career Technical Training.
Develops processes for enrollment and funding into the local Community College
Provides ACT / OTP classes and workshops to include: What is ACT / OTP, Preparedness, Center Expectations regarding student participation and success.
Ensures that established Advanced Career Training Programs and Other Training Programs (OTP) maintain eligibility criteria that will lead to the positive success of students participating in the Program.
Monitors ACT / OTP student's progress, performance and grades acquired during participation in ACT / OTP Programs.
Ensures that students' accountability information is submitted accurately and within established time frames.
Submits leaves and leave extension requests as necessary and in a timely manner.
Ensures all areas of ACT and OTP TARs are completed in proper fashion.
Updates Student Career Plan and CIS case notes monthly and as needed.
Participates in ESP panels and submits Student Performance Evaluation Reports (SPERs) for ACT / OTP program participants, as required. Prepares student to transition successfully out of the ACT / OTP Program, once completed.
Provides support to ACT / OTP students by arranging transportation including use of bus passes, as required.
Meets with ACT / OTP students a minimum of once every 15 days.
Facilitates ACT / OTP students' participation in the Student Satisfaction Survey. Acts as a liaison between Center and PCC sites on student behalf.
Develops a process and holds students accountable for notifying the class Instructor or OTP administrator in case of a student's absence.
Ensures students have access to meals when participating in the ACT / OTP Program.
Maintains required reporting, documentation and record keeping. Maintains an ACT / OTP file on each and every student.
Prepares a monthly report of student p
