Career Transition Specialist

Eckerd Connects•Denison, IA

2d•$40,000 - $46,000•Onsite

About The Position

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others. Make more than a Living, Make a Difference About our Program Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field; or Associates degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field and two years related experience
Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.
Candidates applying for this position should be aware that, due to the nature of the duties involved, this role is classified as safety-sensitive and requires pre-employment drug/alcohol testing consistent with state law and organizational policy.

Nice To Haves

Prefer Job Corps experience
Valid driver’s license in the state of employment with acceptable driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of career transition, job search skills, job placement issues, job retention and Job Corps Career Transition Services and requirements.
Responsible for securing placement data for assignees and identifying assignees who are no longer employed or in school and ensure reconnection with another placement, school, or military within the service window.
Conducts interviews with students preparing to exit the center. Provides re-orientation and further focuses on job search techniques.
Creates and maintains a caseload of active assignee files, establishing a tickler system for caseload management. Maintains bi-weekly or monthly contact through telephone and/or in person and documents all actions in case notes.
Visits classrooms and trade shops to familiarize students with the placement processes, employability skills, career preparation, job search, job retention, etc. Familiarizes students with military, school and job opportunities and offers.
Maintains linkages with military services, One Stops and other external resources; maintains job banks; secures and posts job leads; sets up job interviews; arranges transportation assistance and other support services.
Complete appeals process and verifies placements to reconcile any errors in 6/12- month surveys.