Apprentices progress at their own pace – they demonstrate
competency in skills and knowledge through assessment tests,
but are not required to complete a specific number of hours.
competency in skills and knowledge through assessment tests,
but are not required to complete a specific number of hours.
Career Development Technician
USDOL
National (OA)
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Work Process Content
On the Job Training
Anonymous
54
Skills
Communicate Professional Knowledge
5
200
Communicate Professional Knowledge
5
200
- Apply relevant theory and research about adult learning and motivation
- Apply basic principles of group work and facilitation
- Cooperative learning, conflict resolution and behavior Management
- Apply strategies of community consensus-building, mobilization and advocacy
- Apply “best practices” from a workforce development approach
Communicate with client directly and through the Expression of Attitude
10
1.1K
Communicate with client directly and through the Expression of Attitude
10
1.1K
- Effectively communicate with client and facilitate discussion both One-on-one and in group settings.
- Demonstrate effective listening skills by listening to what other people are saying and asking appropriate questions.
- Apply skills helping skills principles e.g, confidentiality, problem solving, conflict resolution and referrals.
- Demonstrate concern about the well-being of others interest in feelings and experiences of others; support the self-esteem of others.
- Demonstrate a belief in the potential and empowerment of all clients
- Demonstrate awareness of commonalities and differences (such as gender, race, ethnicity, class and religion) among adults of diverse backgrounds and appreciation of differing talents, sexual orientation, and faith
- Demonstrate knowledge of negotiating skills by addressing client’s concerns and arriving at a win-win solution.
- Maintain appropriate “boundaries” (such as roles responsibilities, relationships and confidentiality) with adults.
- Demonstrate leadership qualities.
- Challenge self defeating attitudes of clients in a supportive manner
Assessment/Individual Planning
7
500
Assessment/Individual Planning
7
500
- Observe and talk with clients to assess individual goals, interests, concerns and competencies, and to do so with an appreciation of their community context.
- Prepare next steps with client in achieving individual career goals.
- Select, administer and interpret standardized assessment instruments for assessing individual interests and competencies
- Track and evaluate participant progress; revise individual service strategy plans as appropriate, and coordinate necessary resources.
- Demonstrate knowledge of personal money management by assisting client with setting realistic financial goals and developing a plan to achieve those goals (e.g., spending plan, record of daily expenses, and understanding fixed and variable expenses)
- Demonstrate ability to recognize individual strengths and barriers which may affect career activities.
- Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of usefulness of formal assessments.
Program Design and Delivery
6
600
Program Design and Delivery
6
600
- Apply “best practices” models to the design, implementation continuous improvement, and evaluation of organizational programs and practices to make it more effective.
- Initiate, enable, and sustain group interactions and relationships through the completion of an ongoing activity or project.
- Design and implement social and cognitive developmental opportunities for client e.g., critical thinking skills and reasoning ability.
- Foster and promote multi-cultural understanding.
- Design and implement life skills classes and workshops on job readiness.
- Assist client in acquiring positive decision making skills.
Relationship to Community
4
550
Relationship to Community
4
550
- Demonstrate a willingness to search for and retain information about communities with cultural and economic backgrounds different from their own.
- Maintain relationships and demonstrate working knowledge of non-center partner organizations
- Demonstrate a willingness to search for and retain information about communities with cultural and economic backgrounds different from their own
- Demonstrate an awareness of the array, mission and referral processes of community agencies and organizations that serve adults and families.
Administrative Skills
6
400
Administrative Skills
6
400
- Maintain records (e.g., case notes, program data and other statistical records related to job placement and retention.
- Demonstrate ability to write effective reports, case studies, notes and letters.
- Demonstrate knowledge of time management strategies.
- Demonstrate knowledge of team development e.g., identifying roles of team members.
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of appropriate technologies to the task at hand (e.g., specific computer applications, internet)
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of program objectives.
Workforce Preparation
4
300
Workforce Preparation
4
300
- Assess career interests through the use of appropriate instruments, e.g., interest inventories, personality measures multiple aptitude or achievement batteries combined instruments.
- Assess job readiness of clients through the evaluation of interview skills, job keeping skills, social skills..
- Conduct career readiness training which includes workshops and courses that cover career topics such as resume writing, interview skills, job hunting, job keeping skills and completion of applications.
- Demonstrate ability to recognize strengths and barriers which may affect career training activities.
Career Exploration
4
200
Career Exploration
4
200
- Assist clients with development of Career Development Plan.
- Utilize current labor market information, and other postsecondary information materials which assist clients identify individual preferences and skills.
- Assist client with making informed decisions about future career goals by utilizing computerized career information delivery system by ensuring that they are knowledgeable in accessing employment placement services, utilize various job search e.g., O*NET, resume computer software and navigating the internet.
- Apply knowledge of education, training and resources that provide information about job functions, salaries, requirements and future outlooks.
Resource Development
4
150
Resource Development
4
150
- Create and maintain relationships with the educational systems, e.g, secondary, post secondary and others
- Conduct community assessments and identify under used resources to assist in providing employment, training and support services resources.
- Assist clients with services available through One Stop Centers.
- Coordinate employer outreach with other workforce development agencies in the community and utilize employer advisory councils for education and workforce preparation programs.
Employer Relations
4
500
Employer Relations
4
500
- Coordinate job search activities with employment service staff, employer, and client create and maintain relationships with employer to insure client job retention
- Demonstrate conflict resolutions skills to resolve problems with employer and client to increase client job retention
- Have working knowledge of employer needs and concerns
- Monitor on the job performance to ensure client’s success in the workplace
Related Instruction Content
Training Provider(s):
410
RI hours
Core Skills - Speech Communication
8
Core Skills - Speech Communication
8
Core Skills - Facilitation
8
Core Skills - Facilitation
8
Core Skills - Group Work, Group Dynamics
16
Core Skills - Group Work, Group Dynamics
16
Core Skills - Motivational Skills
6
Core Skills - Motivational Skills
6
Core Skills - Understanding Adult Learning Styles
20
Core Skills - Understanding Adult Learning Styles
20
Core Skills - Sociology
6
Core Skills - Sociology
6
Core Skills - Role of the Family
5
Core Skills - Role of the Family
5
Core Skills - Multi-Culturalism and Diversity Training
20
Core Skills - Multi-Culturalism and Diversity Training
20
Core Skills - Health Promotion / Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention
6
Core Skills - Health Promotion / Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention
6
Core Skills - Clients with Special Needs
8
Core Skills - Clients with Special Needs
8
Core Skills - Life Skills
4
Core Skills - Life Skills
4
Core Skills - Conflict Resolution/Violence Prevention
12
Core Skills - Conflict Resolution/Violence Prevention
12
Core Skills - Behavior Management (Stress/Anger Management)
8
Core Skills - Behavior Management (Stress/Anger Management)
8
Core Skills - Training Materials Development
12
Core Skills - Training Materials Development
12
Core Skills - Writing
8
Core Skills - Writing
8
Core Skills - Knowledge and Interpretation of Assessment Tests
8
Core Skills - Knowledge and Interpretation of Assessment Tests
8
Core Skills - Community Advocacy Skills
7
Core Skills - Community Advocacy Skills
7
Core Skills - Conducts and Ethics
4
Core Skills - Conducts and Ethics
4
Core Skills - Grief Counseling
8
Core Skills - Grief Counseling
8
Core Skills - Training on assisting people with Disabilities
8
Core Skills - Training on assisting people with Disabilities
8
Core Skills - Knowledge of the Legal System
8
Core Skills - Knowledge of the Legal System
8
Core Skills - Problem Solving
10
Core Skills - Problem Solving
10
Core Skills - Education and Training
8
Core Skills - Education and Training
8
Core Skills - Modeling Behavior
3
Core Skills - Modeling Behavior
3
Workforce Development Skills - Job Search Skills
8
Workforce Development Skills - Job Search Skills
8
Workforce Development Skills - Job Preparation Skills
8
Workforce Development Skills - Job Preparation Skills
8
Workforce Development Skills - Career Readiness Training
3
Workforce Development Skills - Career Readiness Training
3
Workforce Development Skills - Career Development Process
2
Workforce Development Skills - Career Development Process
2
Workforce Development Skills - Labor Market Information
4
Workforce Development Skills - Labor Market Information
4
Workforce Development Skills - Career Development Plans
8
Workforce Development Skills - Career Development Plans
8
Workforce Development Skills - Vocational/Career/Educational Testing
4
Workforce Development Skills - Vocational/Career/Educational Testing
4
Workforce Development Skills - Job Development
4
Workforce Development Skills - Job Development
4
Workforce Development Skills - Employer Relations
5
Workforce Development Skills - Employer Relations
5
Workforce Development Skills - Resource Mapping
4
Workforce Development Skills - Resource Mapping
4
Workforce Development Skills - Monitoring/Supervision
16
Workforce Development Skills - Monitoring/Supervision
16
Workforce Development Skills - History and Structure of Workforce Development System
8
Workforce Development Skills - History and Structure of Workforce Development System
8
Workforce Development Skills - Knowledge of Learning Styles
8
Workforce Development Skills - Knowledge of Learning Styles
8
Workforce Development Skills - Confidentiality (Knowledge of Federal, State, Local confidentiality and referral protocols)
4
Workforce Development Skills - Confidentiality (Knowledge of Federal, State, Local confidentiality and referral protocols)
4
Workforce Development Skills - Outreach
6
Workforce Development Skills - Outreach
6
Workforce Development Skills - Marketing
4
Workforce Development Skills - Marketing
4
Administrative Skills - Basic Computer Skills
28
Administrative Skills - Basic Computer Skills
28
Administrative Skills - Maintenance of Client Case Records
8
Administrative Skills - Maintenance of Client Case Records
8
Administrative Skills - Case Management
16
Administrative Skills - Case Management
16
Administrative Skills - Data Management Skills
16
Administrative Skills - Data Management Skills
16
Administrative Skills - Time Management Strategies
3
Administrative Skills - Time Management Strategies
3
Administrative Skills - Teamwork Skills
6
Administrative Skills - Teamwork Skills
6
Administrative Skills - Creating Factual Base and Documenting Results
4
Administrative Skills - Creating Factual Base and Documenting Results
4
Administrative Skills - Documenting program eligibility
24
Administrative Skills - Documenting program eligibility
24