Transition Specialist

MTC Corrections • Charleston, WV

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About The Position

The Transition Specialist determines graduate and former enrollee qualifications for placement, conducts placement activities, and follows up in compliance with government and management directives. The role supports the Charleston Job Corps Center in Charleston, West Virginia, by helping graduates and former enrollees move into employment, education, military service, or other training programs.

The position is full time, with eight-hour shifts Monday through Friday, and pays $22.86 per hour. The specialist maintains relationships with government and community agencies, documents placements and follow-up, prepares reports, and supports placement planning and career services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or a closely related field; alternatively, an associate’s degree and two years of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in sales (meeting quotas), marketing, or counseling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain linkages with the Department of Labor and national, state, and local agencies and employees to provide placement services.
• Identify potential jobs, schools, military opportunities, or other training-program placements for separating graduates and former enrollees, and conduct job-development activities.
• Maintain placement follow-up for separated graduates.
• Directly place graduates and former enrollees to meet Department of Labor contractual placement goals.
• Verify and document placements according to requirements.
• Complete required documentation in CTS and individual folders for assigned graduates until their service period ends.
• Prepare placement reports and assist in developing the contract’s placement plan.
• Conduct career-support activities, as requested, in support of center and regional-office efforts.

Benefits

• Dental, vision, prescription drug, and life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Professional development assistance.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time