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Adams and Associates

About Exeter Job Corps Center

The Exeter 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: Certified Nurse Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, Medical Administration Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Plumbing, Painting, Security and Protective Services, HVAC, Landscaping, Electrical, and Building Construction Technology.

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.

Do you have a passion for helping underprivileged youths succeed in life? Do you value diversity, equity, inclusion and acceptance as much as we do? Then we have the career opportunity for you at Exeter Job Corps!

POSITION SUMMARY

This role is primarily responsible for providing personal/career counseling for students to enhance student employability and to ensure continued enrollment and quantifiable success in the Job Corps program. Identifies and remediates student barriers to success and develops individualized student career educational plans.

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Highly competitive pay and exceptional health benefits
• Onsite cafeteria with affordable prepared food options designed and cooked by our talented culinary students and staff
• Fully equipped gymnasium with basketball hoops
• State-of-the-art workout room with free weights, treadmills, and nautilus equipment
• A beautiful 22-acre campus, ideal for lunchtime walks
• Located less than 10 minutes from the highway
• Courteous, diverse, team-oriented staff

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures student case load meets or exceeds DOL/Company performance goals
  
• 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, educational and career counseling
  
• Provides ongoing assessment of student progress in Academic, Career Technical and Independent Living
  
• Develops and updates student Personal Career Development Plans
  
• Coordinates services for students (on-Center and off-Center) to ensure student retention and success in the program
  
• Transports students as needed/required
  
• Routinely evaluates and documents student performance using case management system
  
• Contributes to the Center's culture by treating students with care and respect, assisting students achieve personal and career goals and ensuring students feel safe and welcomed during enrollment
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (including at least 15 semester hours in Social Services-related instruction) from an accredited school required
• A minimum of one-year experience in counseling or related field
• Prefer previous Job Corps or related program experience
• Must possess a valid in-State Drivers License and meet Company insurability requirements

"Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic 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 race, color, religion, sex, national origin, 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.

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