Career Transition Specialist

LifeSkills Connection, Inc. | Build, Inspire, Grow Help young adults turn their training into a career and a confident next step. LifeSkills Connection, Inc. is hiring a Career Transition Specialist to work at the Harpers Ferry Civilian Conservation Job Corps Center. You'll help Job Corps graduates prepare for employment, military service, or further education and training, and connect them with resources to make the transition successful. From building a resume to finding transportation, you'll help young adults work through real challenges and move toward their goals. This role includes local travel as required. What You'll Do Assess each graduate’s transition needs at least six weeks before leaving, including housing, transportation, childcare, work clothing, tools, food, and budgeting Coach students on resumes, interviewing, employability skills, and job search strategies Help graduates and former enrollees with initial job placement and assigned second- and fourth-quarter follow-up services Connect graduates with community support services and local One-Stop Centers Use labor market information to tailor placement support, and coordinate transition panels with Career Counselors Keep student credentials, employment verifications, placement records, and reports accurate and current in the CTS database What You'll Bring Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business communications, or a closely related field; or an associate's degree in one of these fields plus two years of related experience A minimum of one to two years of related experience in case management and/or job development Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Good organization, time management, and the ability to handle several projects at once Valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving record A commitment to helping young adults build employability skills and move forward Why LifeSkills Connection Our mission is to create change and add value to individuals and organizations by building relationships and inspiring human growth and development. You'll join a family- and veteran-owned organization where you can see the impact of your work every day, in the young people who put their training to work and build more independent lives. Benefits Include Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental, Health, Vision) 401k Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA Paid Holidays, PTO + More LifeSkills Connection Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources, View phone number on click.appcast.io, for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr LifeSkills Connection Inc.