About Distinction LLC

Distinction, LLC is a small, Mississippi-based business that was recently awarded operation of the St. Louis Job Corps Center. We are looking for qualified applicants who are enthusiastic, energetic, and purpose-driven.

Working with at-promise youth on a Job Corps Center is both rewarding and fulfilling. We offer competitive pay and a positive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.

About the role

Provides student education and training to ensure student progress, retention and completion of the Job Corps program leading to quality full-time jobs, higher education or advanced training. Ensures strict confidentiality of sensitive information and integrity of student data.

What you'll do

• Assist each newly enrolled student to feel welcome and to acclimate to program through structured activities in compliance with PRH.
• Facilitate Job Corps MyPACE curriculum to ensure students research labor market information for their trades of interest and participate in career exploration and career planning to select a suitable career pathway.
• Assist students to develop employability skills necessary for job success through instruction in Job Corps Career Success Standards competencies.
• Demonstrate ability to manage classroom environment and classroom discipline for effective learning.
• Demonstrate full knowledge of competency-based instruction, computer management instruction, and cooperative-learning techniques.
• Tailor facilitation to each student by using a variety of instructional approaches in recognition of students’ diverse learning needs and preferences.
• Provide opportunities for students to demonstrate Career Success Standards in the classroom.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency required. Associate or Bachelor degree in work-related area preferred.
• 5 years experience working with youth.