Career Transition Navigator & Job-Readiness Coach

Eckerd Connects; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Medical Insurance

PTO 19 days first year

11 paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

PSLF Eligible Employer

PTO Exchange

Job summary

Eckerd Connects in Albany, GA is seeking a Career Transition Specialist to guide youth and young adults through job search skills, placement issues, and career transition services. The role emphasizes serving others and aligning with our values.

You will build and manage caseloads, conduct interviews, coordinate with schools and employers, and track placements. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience is preferred; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field.
• Associates degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field and two years related experience.
• Prefer Job Corps experience.
• Valid 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.

Responsibilities

• The 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field

Associates degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field and two years related experience

Job description

Eckerd Connects in Albany, GA is seeking a Career Transition Specialist to guide youth and young adults through job search skills, placement issues, and career transition services. The role emphasizes serving others and aligning with our values.

You will build and manage caseloads, conduct interviews, coordinate with schools and employers, and track placements. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience is preferred; a valid driver’s license is required.