Career Preparation Instructor at Adams and Associates in Devens, Massachusetts

Job Description:

About Shriver Job Corps Center

The Shriver 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: Advanced Computer Systems Administration, Advanced Transportation Service Worker, Various Computer Sciences, Carpentry, Automotive Maintenance, Millwright Welding, Office Administration and Security & Protective Services.

Our 21-acre campus is nestled away minutes off of RTE 2, and 2A on Jackson Road in Devens MA. We service between 200 and 300 dorm students ages 16 to 24 years old at any given time with rolling admissions weekly. Our staff value the student experience and often cite the personal impact of what we do as a major factor of employment satisfaction. In addition, we have amenities that are open for staff to utilize such as a gym, basketball courts, full service cafeteria and more.


Position Summary


Responsible for providing instruction and training to students during the Career Preparation Program. Develops individual achievement plans, evaluates progress to ensure student early retention and success in the program.


Responsibilities

• Conducts effective classroom instruction and evaluates student performance
• Provides remedial support and guidance for students to successfully complete Career Preparation Period (CPP) requirements
• Evaluates and assesses students' readiness to transition to Career Development Period
• Responsible to provide students with comprehensive and individualized case management 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
• Coordinates pre-arrival activities to ensure effective transition to Center life including prearrival phone calls, transportation to Center, CPP welcome celebration, folder review, needs assessment, introduction to Center staff and tour of the Center
• Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population. Takes swift and appropriate action and positively influences student behavior. Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior

Benefits

• Mon-Fri 8a-5p
• Health, Dental and Vision insurances
• HSA with employer match
• 401k with employer match
• Cellphone Stipend
• Generous Vacation and Sick Time accrual
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Staff Training and Development Days
• On-site meals at $2.50 each, include entrees and salad bar
• On-site gym

Qualifications




Education and Experience

• Associates Degree required
• Bachelors Degree preferred
• Must possess valid Driver's License and meet company insurability requirements

About Adams and Associates

Adams 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.



Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 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 characteristics 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 their 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. Apply Now