Impactful Career Transition Coach | Move Lives Forward

Eckerd Connects; Denison (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health insurance

Paid time off 19 days

11 paid holidays

Retirement with employer match 5%

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D

PSLF Eligible Employer

PTO Exchange

Job summary

Eckerd Connects is seeking a qualified Employment Guidance Specialist to oversee career transition services, job search coaching, and placement activities within the Job Corps program in Denison, IA.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Associate's degree with related experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Equal opportunity employer; safety-sensitive position.

Qualifications

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

• Manage all aspects of career transition, job search skills, placement issues, job retention and Career Transition Services.
• Secure placement data for assignees and identify those no longer employed or in school; reconnect with next placement, school, or military.
• Conduct interviews with students preparing to exit the center and provide reorientation and job search coaching.
• Maintain caseloads with regular contact and document actions in case notes.
• Visit classrooms and shops to explain placement processes, employability skills, and opportunities; advise on military, school and job options.

Skills

Driver's license

Drug screen

Background check

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 is seeking a qualified Employment Guidance Specialist to oversee career transition services, job search coaching, and placement activities within the Job Corps program in Denison, IA.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Associate's degree with related experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Equal opportunity employer; safety-sensitive position.