Admissions & Placement Director Job Listing at Eckerd Connects in Chicago, IL (Job ID 11194)

Description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a differencein the lives of others. 

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits: 

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Annual Salary: $80,000 - $85,000

Duties and Responsibilities

•  The OA/CTS Director plans, directs, and supervises the activities of the OA and Career Transition Services Programs, including ensuring proper planning, scheduling, and effective implementation of all activities in program areas.  
• Prepares and submits reports as required. Ensures proper records on student progress are maintained by the OA/ Career Transition Department.
•  The OA/CTS Director ensures that case notes and PCDPs are up to date per PRH.
•  Adheres to cohort enrollment, case management efforts, and career transition services of two (2) industry clusters (Health Care and Construction).
• Assesses personnel promotions, transfers, and merit evaluations within the department. Conducts and prepares performance appraisals.

  Qualifications    

• Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field, and two years related supervisory experience.
• Associate's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field, and four years related supervisory experience
• Sound knowledge of vocational training programs.  
• Prefer Master's degree and expansive experience with disadvantaged youth. 
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Eckerd Connects subsidiary Aleut

Our Program Location:
Paul Simon Job Corps
3348 S. Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60623

Connect with Us video: https://vimeo.com/1061358460

Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact adarequest@eckerd.org.  Relay Services Dial 711.

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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.