Career Transition Coach for Youth Employment

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off 19 days year 1

11 paid holidays

Retirement match 5%

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

PSLF eligible employer

PTO exchange

Job summary

Eckerd Connects in Washington, DC is seeking a Career Transition Specialist to support CTS assignees with job search skills, placement issues, and career preparation within the Job Corps program.

Responsibilities include maintaining caseloads, conducting interviews, coordinating with external resources, and ensuring timely placements or re-engagement in training or schooling. Requires a related degree and driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field.
• Associates degree in related field with two years related experience.
• Must pass drug screen and background check.
• Valid driver's license in the state of employment with acceptable driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

• CTS assignees managed in all aspects of career transition, job search skills, placement issues, retention and CTS services.
• Secure placement data for assignees and reconnect those no longer employed or in school with another placement or program.
• Interview students preparing to exit the center and provide re-orientation and job search guidance.
• Maintain a caseload of active assignee files and a tickler system for caseload management.
• Bi-weekly or monthly contact via telephone and in person; document actions in CTS case notes.
• Visit classrooms/trade shops to explain CTS processes, employability skills and opportunities.
• Coordinate with military services, One Stops and other resources; post job leads and arrange transportation and support services.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associates degree + 2 years related experience

Job description

Eckerd Connects in Washington, DC is seeking a Career Transition Specialist to support CTS assignees with job search skills, placement issues, and career preparation within the Job Corps program.

Responsibilities include maintaining caseloads, conducting interviews, coordinating with external resources, and ensuring timely placements or re-engagement in training or schooling. Requires a related degree and driver's license.