Work Based Learning Student Intern

at Aleut Federal, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Did you know Aleut Federal currently supports 3 Job Corps Centers? Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of adolescents and young adults? Check out our Career Center and search by these locations, Albuquerque, NM, Chicago, IL, and El Paso, TX.

Job Corps is the country's largest nationwide no-cost residential career training program and has been operating for more than 50 years. With a mission to “attract eligible young people, teach them the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further their education,” 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. Job Corps has trained and educated over two million individuals since 1964.

The Work Based Learning (WBL) Student Intern -Part- Reports to the Job Corps Manager. Demonstrates ongoing commitment to excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living.

• Demonstrates and abides by ALEUT Core Values and operating principles.
• Performs tasks under the supervision of the Job Corps Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains a work environment of zero accidents and injuries including no loss-time accidents.
• Attends required training sessions.
• Models appropriate employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.
• Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Cultivates and maintains a climate in the center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Ability to interact with staff members and maintain effective working relationships with all facility staff.
• Ability to read and write (reasonable accommodation may apply).

Working Conditions: This position involves frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, and kneeling. Occasionally, the position involves sitting, stooping, carrying, and lifting to 50 pounds. Applicant must be able to see, hear, and speak.

Environmental Demands: The position requires the ability to spend 5% of work time outside and 95% of work time indoors; the ability to withstand moderate noise levels, including voice levels 90% of work time; the ability to work in high-temperature settings during the summer months; and ability to work in low-temperature settings in winter months.

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