About Shriver Job Corps Center

The Shriver 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: Advanced Computer Systems Administration, Advanced Transportation Service Worker, various Computer Sciences, Carpentry, Automotive Maintenance, Millwright Welding, Office Administration and Security & Protective Services.

Our 21-acre campus is nestled away minutes off of RTE 2, and 2A on Jackson Road in Devens MA. We service between 200 and 300 dorm students ages 16 to 24 years old at any given time with rolling admissions weekly. Our staff value the student experience and often cite the personal impact of what we do as a major factor of employment satisfaction. In addition, we have amenities that are open for staff to utilize such as a gym, basketball courts, full service cafeteria and more.

The Outreach & Admissions (OA) / Career Transition Services (CTS) Director identifies and develops Center-beneficial partnerships that lead to student benefit and success. Responsible for the recruitment and arrival coordination of the Job Corps students, provides transitional support and placement services leading to quality full-time jobs, higher education or advanced training.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, recommends for hire, disciplines, recommends for termination and evaluates the performance of OA and CTS staff.
• Effectively motivates, empowers and requires staff to perform their job duties, employs sound time-management and delegation skills
• Develops Center-beneficial linkages within the community for education, employment, Career Technical Training and WBL. Promotes a positive image of the Center and Job Corps and establishes meaningful relationships with elected officials.
• Provides required/supplemental training for new and current employees.
• Motivates and manages staff to work effectively, creates a supportive work environment, recognizes staff accomplishments and proactively addresses staff performance concerns.

Benefits

• MONTHLY & QUARTERLY BONUSES
• Health, Dental and Vision insurances
• HSA with employer match
• Vacation: 2 weeks annually increasing with time
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Sick Time accrued per MA law
• Staff Training and Development Days
• On-site meals at $2.50 each, include entrees and salad bar
• On-site gym
• 401k with employer match

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years supervisory experience
• Associate’s degree and 4 years supervisory experience

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.

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.