WBL Specialist

Location: Laurel
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

ABOUT WOODLAND AND JOB CORPS CENTER The Woodland 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: Electrical Wiring, Carpentry, Building Construction Technology, Culinary Arts, Advanced Training - Culinary Arts and Hotel & Lodging. We also assist students with job placement upon completion of their educational and career technical training. ABOUT ADAMS & 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. Position Summary What is a WBL? WBL is short for Work-Based Learning, primarily an instructional approach into the delivery off applied and and contextual training. It involves students in work experiences related to the career field for which they are preparing (internships, apprenticeships etc.) Responsible to provide students with employability training leading to full-time jobs, higher education or advanced training. Coordinates and manages Work-Based Learning program ensuring students are actively participating in on- and off-Center on-the-job training assignments to improve employability skill-set. Provides students with transportation services and participates in Career Transition Readiness/Grad-90 program. Duties of a WBL Specialist can include but limited to resume writing, mock interviews, field trips to provide exposure to workplaces Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:45a - 4:45pm Benefits: Competitive hourly wage Free Health, Vision and Dental insurance Opportunities for professional development Positive and inclusive work environment Making a difference in the lives of young individuals Responsibilities o Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data. o Ensures all eligible students participate in WBL. o Markets WBL Program to staff and students and ensures the importance of WBL is understood. o Identifies viable WBL employer sites, establishes MOUs and conducts periodic OSHA and site supervision inspections. o Ensures Center meets or exceeds DOL/Company performance goals. o Interviews, recommends for hire, disciplines, recommends for termination and evaluates the performance of the employees in the WBL program. o Establishes supportive/mentoring relationships with students throughout their enrollment and provides employability and career counseling. Routinely evaluates student performance, updates ePCDP, PARs and identifies/remediates barriers preventing student achievement and success. o Ensures student accountability procedures are compliant for all WBL students. o Provides transportation services to meet Center requirements o Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner. o Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards. o Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines. o Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities. Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties. o Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH. o 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. o Provides quality programs and services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of programs and services. o Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested. o Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensure prompt/appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected. o Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students. o Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Program Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions. o Other duties as assigned. Management & Supervision N/a Qualifications Qualifications Associate’s degree from an accredited school required. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school preferred. Prefer previous Job Corps or related program experience. Computer literacy and proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing applications required. Must possess a valid in-state Driver’s License and meet the Company insurability requirements. “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.

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