TAP Transition Counselor

Choctaw Global; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Choctaw Defense Services, Inc. is seeking a Transition Counselor to guide Service Members and their families through TAP.

You will provide individualized career counseling, help develop ITPS, and deliver workshops and briefings on federal and private‑sector opportunities. The role emphasizes collaboration with military leadership, employers, and community partners, maintaining records, and evaluating program impact to improve service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required in a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in career counseling, education, or a related field.
• Candidates without military experience must have at least four years of experience in career counseling.
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a NAC clearance.
• Knowledge of federal and private-sector hiring practices, job market trends, and résumé development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including group facilitation and needs assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized career counseling to help Service Members establish transition goals and develop actionable strategies.
• Deliver transition briefings covering available services and eligibility requirements for transition benefits.
• Coordinate career fairs, workshops, and employer engagement activities to expand opportunities.
• Maintain accurate documentation of counseling sessions, workshops, and program activities.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through data collection, participant feedback, and performance metrics.

Skills

Career counseling

Communication

Workshop facilitation

Program evaluation

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Equal employment opportunity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in training and development, HR management, counseling, or related field

Master’s degree in training and development, HR management, counseling, or related field

Job description

Transition CounselorTransition Assistance Program (TAP) | Full-TimeHelp Service Members Build Their Next Chapter.We are seeking a dedicated Transition Counselor to provide career counseling and transition assistance to Service Members (SMs) and their families through the Transition Assistance Program (TAP). This position serves as a primary resource for transitioning personnel, helping them identify career goals, develop employment strategies, and prepare for successful civilian careers.The Transition Counselor provides individualized counseling, facilitates employment workshops and briefings, coordinates transition services, and supports program initiatives in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Labor (DOL) guidelines.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide individualized career counseling to help Service Members establish transition goals and develop actionable strategies.Assist Service Members with developing and refining Individual Transition Plans (ITPs) based on their career aspirations.Provide guidance on résumé development for federal and private-sector employment opportunities.Deliver Transition Briefings covering available transition services and eligibility requirements for transition benefits.Facilitate Department of Labor (DOL) Employment Workshops, VA Benefits Briefings, and other transition-related sessions.Notify eligible Service Members of mandatory pre-separation counseling and support compliance with TAP requirements.Conduct outreach to promote transition assistance services to Service Members and their families.Build relationships with military leadership, government agencies, employers, and community organizations to strengthen transition support.Coordinate career fairs, networking events, and employer engagement activities to expand employment opportunities.Maintain accurate documentation of counseling sessions, workshops, and program activities.Evaluate program effectiveness through data collection, participant feedback, and performance metrics.Ensure compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and directives from the Contract Installation Manager (CIM)Perform other duties as assigned.Core CompetenciesCareer Counseling and CommunicationWorkshop Facilitation and Program EvaluationInterpersonal and Organizational SkillsRegulatory Compliance and Ethical BehaviorTeamwork and Servant LeadershipEqual Employment OpportunityWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintain an Affirmative Action Program in accordance with applicable federal requirements.Work Environment and Physical RequirementsThis position is performed in a standard office environment and requires the ability to perform extended periods of desk work and computer use.PM26Required Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in training and development, human resources management, counseling, or a related field.Minimum of two (2) years of experience in career counseling, education, or a related field.Candidates without military experience must have a minimum of four (4) years of experience in career counseling.Experience providing career counseling and transition services.Experience evaluating program impact and improving service effectiveness based on participant feedback.Minimum QualificationsU.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check (NAC) clearance.Familiarity with employment readiness programs and workforce development strategies.Knowledge of federal and private-sector hiring practices, job market trends, and résumé development.Ability to guide individuals through the transition process with individualized support.Strong verbal and written communication skills, including group facilitation and needs assessment.Ability to deliver engaging and informative employment workshops.Ability to build meaningful professional relationships with Service Members, employers, and other stakeholders.Knowledge of DoD, DOL, and VA transition program requirements.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in training and development, human resources management, counseling, or a related field.Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with the military community, through either personal or professional experience.Background in program evaluation and customer feedback analysis to improve service delivery.