Current Position Openings - FT KEYS Transition Support Specialist (Grant Funded)

Position Title: FT KEYS Transition Support Specialist (Grant Funded) Position Classification: Full-Time Administration Minimum Position Qualifications: Education - Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Work, or related field; Master's preferred. Experience - Two (2) years of experience working with students or clients in education or social work setting, case management experience working with SNAP and TANF clients preferred; experience administering career interest inventory assessments; ability to work with nontraditional and diverse populations. Skills - Knowledge of current labor market trends and educational pathways to careers; knowledge and use of student search sites/databases, student information systems, and new career/network building technologies; well-developed written and oral communication skills; strong computer literacy, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and ability to learn and navigate the state data system and the college's data system; confidence in handling difficult conversations with students; high level of integrity and confidentiality; ability to work on varied projects and meet deadlines; and strong organization skills and ability to maintain concise records. Position Responsibilities: Work directly with the KEYS Coordinator in maintaining and adapting the framework for transition plans that include: creating appropriate pathways for students from pre-college (GED) to college to career; develop and input each KEYS student's Individual Employment Plan and Individual Service Strategy (introduce by DHS in July, 2020) at the start of each semester or within two weeks of program orientation; connect students with career exploration activities, bridge programs, and training opportunities; administer and review interest inventories, such as strength finder assessments to identify pathways to success; work closely with all KEYS students in identifying academic and career goals; facilitate workshops for students that focus on careers, opportunities for apprenticeships/internships, and community service opportunities; develop and participate in industry outreach to identify local career needs within high priority occupations and establish training partnership and work placement opportunities for students; assist in supporting student work placements, including internships and community service; maintain accurate and detailed weekly records of KEYS GED students' activity in the state data system; maintain concise student files; work closely with the KEYS Student Facilitator to ensure transitional plan development for all KEYS students; develop and maintain relationships with regional EARN programs to ensure appropriate collaboration as set forth by DHS (introduced in July 2020); and provide intensive case management for all KEYS GED students. Perform other related duties as assigned and local travel when necessary. Entry Salary: $44,566.50/annual Standard Work Week: 35 hours Apply End Date: October 9, 2022.

Luzerne County Community College (hereinafter referred to as the 'College') is committed to a work, academic and public environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The College and its employees have a moral and legal obligation to provide equal access and equal opportunity to all members of the community. The administration will ensure that this commitment is fully implemented through compliance with all relevant federal, state, and municipal laws, statutes and ordinances prohibiting discrimination, including, but not limited to the First Amendment to the United States Constitution; the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991 ('Title VII');Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment and Assistance Act ('VEVRAA'); the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act ('GINA'); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ('ADEA'); The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act ('OWBPA'); the Americans with Disabilities Act ('ADA'); the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act ('PHRA'); the Family and Medical Leave Act ('FMLA'); the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ('ERISA'); the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Fair Credit and Reporting Act ('FCRA'); and any amendments to these laws. The institution will implement procedures and measures designed to ensure that employees, students, applicants and visitors to the campus or any site or program of the College are not discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, marital status, political affiliation, ancestry, union membership and use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. Any acts of reprisal, retaliation or harassment taken against an individual because he/she has filed a discrimination complaint, testified about matters related to a compliant, or otherwise assisted a complaint inquiry are forbidden and may result in severe disciplinary action. Inquires may be directed to Title IX Coordinator, Kim Hogan, Dean of Human Resources, at 800-377-5222 extension 7363. The College takes any allegation of discrimination as serious. Any individual who knowingly or intentionally makes a false allegation or complaint, will be disciplined, up to and including termination of employment.

Luzerne County Community College is constantly seeking to become a more diverse and inclusive community and to enhance the cultural richness that diversity and inclusion brings. The College strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates and those who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.