CTS Specialist (63528) / Crystal Springs, MS

Adams and Associates, Inc.; Crystal Springs (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Full benefits package (medical, dental

Employee discounts

Professional development opportunities

Campus perks

Job summary

Adams and Associates, Inc. is seeking a CTS Specialist to help graduates transition to careers, further education, or advanced training. You’ll provide career counseling, plan transitions, and connect with employers to create placement opportunities.

You’ll mentor students, supervise interns, and ensure accurate documentation while driving toward Department of Labor performance goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an associate degree with professional experience.
• Valid in-state driver’s license is required.
• Strong networking, problem solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized career counseling and develop student transition plans.
• Network with employer partners and community organizations to secure placement opportunities.
• Deliver individualized case management to help students overcome barriers.
• Mentor students and supervise interns as assigned.
• Maintain accurate student documentation and meet department performance goals.

Skills

Networking

Job development

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, Education, Social Science, Business, Communications, or related field

Associate Degree plus 2 years related experience

Job description

Description

Job Title: CTS Specialist (Career Transition Services)

Why Join Us?

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to launching young adults into successful, lifelong careers! As a CTS Specialist, you are the vital bridge between graduation and the workforce. You will provide critical transitional support, helping students overcome barriers to secure full-time jobs, enter higher education, or embark on advanced training. If you are a natural relationship-builder who loves coaching others toward their career dreams, this is the role for you.

Compensation & Perks

We offer a competitive and comprehensive package designed to invest in your financial future and personal well-being:

• Salary: $45,000 annually
• Retirement: 401(k) plan to support your long-term savings goals.
• Healthcare & Welfare: Full benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employee Perks: Enjoy specialized employee discounts, professional development opportunities, and exclusive campus perks.

What You’ll Do (Your Impact)

• Launch Careers: Provide personalized career counseling, develop comprehensive student transition plans, and guide graduates into high-quality jobs, college, or advanced training.
• Build Business Linkages: Serve as an ambassador for Job Corps by networking with key employer partners, business leaders, and community organizations to secure industry-relevant placement opportunities.
• Deliver Case Management: Partner closely with training and transition staff to deliver individualized case management, identifying and proactively resolving any personal or professional barriers to a student’s success.
• Mentor & Supervise: Establish supportive mentoring relationships with students during their critical transition phase, model Career Success Standards, and supervise student interns as assigned.
• Protect Data & Performance: Maintain flawless student documentation with zero data manipulation, ensuring the contract consistently meets or exceeds Department of Labor (DOL) performance goals.

What You Bring

• Education & Experience (One of the following paths):
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school in Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, Education, Social Science, Business, Communications, or a closely related field.
  • Associate Degree in the fields listed above PLUS two (2) years of related professional experience.
• License: A valid in-state Driver’s License is required, along with meeting company insurability requirements.
• Core Strengths: Excellent networking and community job development abilities, strong problem‑solving skills, clear professional communication, and the ability to collaborate across all campus departments.

Qualifications

Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR

• 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, re call, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.