Job Description

Make a difference in a young person’s life! We are seeking a Student Externship/Career Readiness Coordinator at the Joliet Job Corps Center in Illinois. Job Corps is a federally funded, residential vocational training program for socioeconomically disadvantaged youth aged 16-24, with over 120 locations across the U.S. (www.JobCorps.gov). This position coordinates and administers the Center’s work-based learning (WBL) program to ensure all students participate in hands-on, trade-related technical training in authentic work environments to improve employability skills.

Company Description

Strategix Management LLC (Strategix) is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified 8(a) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) management consulting firm with offices in Washington, DC. We focus on providing federal government agencies and other clients with innovative solutions to modernize how they do business and serve their constituents. Strategix has experienced exceptional growth across all practice areas by applying our team’s collective management consulting experience and by providing breakthrough solutions with superior client service. We are seeking talented professionals who are focused on innovation, servant-leadership, and real-world change to support and continue our rapid growth.

As a federal contractor, Strategix Management LLC is required to comply with federal agency guidelines regarding COVID safety protocols. Currently these guidelines require that employees at federal contract sites be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide proof of a negative COVID test within the past 72 hours to gain entry to the site, as well as comply with masking and physical distancing protocols. Strategix will consider accommodations for disability and religious-based reasons as requested.

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Summary of Essential Functions

• Engage with the community to develop strong employer partner networks to serve as Work-Based learning hosts and maintain positive relations.
• Collaborate with the outreach team to promote a positive image of the program and solicit community members for participation on the Center’s workforce council.
• Establish Work-Based learning agreements with employers and regularly visit WBL sites to ensure quality training in a safe environment.
• Provide transportation and support services to assist students in meeting Work-Based learning assignments, monitor attendance, and coordinate regular evaluations by Work-Based learning site supervisors.
• Coordinate and administer the Center’s work readiness program and curriculum to ensure students projected for graduation are adequately prepared with job search techniques and have been assisted to remediate barriers to workforce entry.
• Engage with students via scheduled classes throughout their enrollment to progressively assist them in acquiring workplace readiness skills.
• Provide an initial introduction to work readiness for new students during the orientation period and conduct an initial transition needs assessment.
• Assist projected graduates to assemble a portfolio of documents necessary for job search and for obtaining employment including resume, licenses, credentials, and documentation of accomplishments.
• Maintain accountability of staff, students, and property and adhere to safety practices.
• Utilize information systems and handle student data in strict adherence to Job Corps and Strategix policies to protect student’s personally identifiable information (PII) and reduce network security threats.
• Adhere to and model Strategix servant leadership culture values: Honor Others, Inspire Vision, Choose Integrity, People First, Balance Focus with Flexibility, Serve with Humility, and Innovate and Disrupt.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum

Bachelor’s degree in social services, business, marketing, or related field and one year’s experience working with disadvantaged youth, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, presentation, and public speaking skills. Information technology proficiency including MS Office. A valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record is required. This is a driving position.

Preferred

Teaching or training and facilitation experience is strongly preferred.

Why Our Work Matters

Our firm has partnered with some of the most influential commercial organizations and government agencies to provide mission critical and high priority solutions to the most challenging national and global issues. At Strategix, we listen to understand our customers' real needs and deliver real solutions to imagine, safeguard and develop a more connected and healthier world.

Strategix Management LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Company Sponsored Benefits. As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for Strategix’s compensation package including health benefits from United Health Care (UHC) Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Our medical insurance includes nationwide POS (PPO equivalent), EPO and HMO options ranging from Bronze to Platinum levels with an employer contribution of 60% and an employee contribution of 40% for all plans. Our dental and vision insurance includes an employer contribution of 75% and an employee contribution of 25% for the respective corporate selected plans.

Additional benefits include:

• 401(k) with Company Match
• 2 weeks of Vacation Days per calendar year
• 40 Hours of Sick Leave
• 10 Paid Federal Holidays
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)