Career Transition Specialist

Employment Guidance SpecialistWorking 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 DifferenceOur BenefitsLow-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance19 days of Paid Time Off the first year11 paid holidaysRetirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%Flexible spending accountsPaid short-term and voluntary long-term disabilityGroup Term Life and AD&D InsuranceVoluntary term life insurancePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible EmployerPTO ExchangeSalary Range: $40,000 - $46,000Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Employment Guidance Specialist is responsible all aspects of career transition, job search skills, job placement issues, job retention and Job Corps Career Transition Services and requirements.The Employment Guidance Specialist is 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.QualificationsBachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field; orAssociates degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field and two years related experiencePrefer Job Corps experienceValid driver's license in the state of employment with acceptable driving record preferred.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.About Our ProgramJob 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.Our Program Location Denison Job Corps 10 Opportunity Dr. Denison, IA 51442Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Relay Services Dial 711.Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalCopy & paste the link into your browser: Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.