Transition Specialist

Joshua Tree Service Group; Augusta (GA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Joshua Tree Service Group in Augusta, GA seeks a Transition Specialist to teach transition curriculum in high schools and provide 1-on-1 vocational services to students and adult clients. You will guide mentees through workplace readiness and job placement, aligning education with post-secondary demands.

The role requires a Teaching Certification and a Bachelor's degree, with up to 40 hours/week in a hybrid setup (home, schools, field visits) and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Teaching Certification: Active teaching certification required.
• Classroom experience: 1–3 years in education or related fields preferred.
• Education: Bachelor's in Education or related field preferred.
• Key Skills: Entrepreneurial mindset, public speaking, negotiation, documentation, and computer skills.
• Schedule & Location: Full-time W-2 hybrid; up to 40 hours/week; travel up to 1 hour from office.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Pre-Employment Transition Services in high schools using Joshua Tree curricula.
• Assist in scheduling, promoting, and leading GVRA Enterprise Events and Leadership Events.
• Provide 1-on-1 Workplace Readiness Training, mentorship, resume building, interview prep.
• Support 60–90 day employment searches for students and clients (up to 30 hours per client).
• Cultivate relationships with schools and partners to expand rosters and opportunities.
• Maintain state-required paperwork and sign rosters; submit docs within 24–48 hours after class.

Skills

Public speaking

Negotiation

Documentation

Entrepreneurial mindset

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Overview

About This Role

At Joshua Tree, our vision is to bring healing, help, and hope to individuals, families, schools, and communities. As a Transition Specialist, you will directly implement this vision by teaching transition curriculum in high schools and providing 1-on-1 vocational services to students and adult clients. We are seeking certified, results-driven educators to facilitate classroom learning while guiding mentees through workplace readiness and job placement. By aligning educational opportunities with post-secondary demands, you will ensure social services serve as a true springboard for real-world success.

Our "Core Four" Culture

Role

• Strive for Excellence: Dedication to high standards, meticulous attention to detail, and exceptional quality in all services rendered.
• Work with Confidence: Demonstrating professional resilience, leadership authority, and clarity of purpose in high-pressure scenarios.
• Practice Discipline: Upholding personal accountability, structural order, time management, and a commitment to strict compliance standards.
• Lead with Love: Leading with deep empathy, prioritizing the development and well-being of the team and clients, and maintaining a gossip-free work culture.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS): Deliver engaging instruction in high schools utilizing Joshua Tree lesson plans in Self-Advocacy, Workplace Readiness, Career Exploration, and Post-Secondary Options.
• Extracurricular & Enterprise Events: Assist in scheduling, promoting, and leading GVRA Enterprise Events, localized Leadership Events, and GROW programs.
• Workplace Readiness Training (WPR): Provide 1-on-1 instruction, mentorship, resume building, interview prep, and vocational electives for certification/licensure.
• Individual Job Placement (IJP): Work one-on-one with students and general population clients to assist in 60-90 day employment searches (up to 30 hours per client).
• Partnership Building & Roster Growth: Cultivate relationships with schools, GVRA staff, and community partners to expand rosters and transition opportunities.
• Accountability & Reporting: Maintain state-required paperwork, lesson plans, and signed rosters, submitting documentation within 24–48 hours of class completion.

Requirements & Experience

• Teaching Certification (REQUIRED): Candidates MUST possess an active Teaching Certification.
• Classroom Experience (REQUIRED): Candidates MUST have documented in-person classroom teaching experience (1–3 years in education, social work, or vocational rehabilitation preferred).
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Vocational Rehabilitation, Ministry, or a related field preferred.
• Key Skills: Entrepreneurial mindset to spot networking opportunities, strong public speaking, negotiation, written documentation, and computer application skills.
• Schedule & Location: Full-time W-2 hybrid position (work from home, high schools, and field visits) with availability up to 40 hours per week. Travel up to an hour from assigned office/region may be required.
• Operational Requirements: Position begins with a 90-day probationary period. Employment is "at-will" and contingent upon a clear federal background check, state credential approval, and successful interview with JTSG leadership.

Compensation & Package

• Base Pay: $36,000 - $42,000 per year
• Service Commission: $10 per hour or unit for each student/client served in WPR, Individual Job Placement (IJP), GROW, Leadership Events (LE), or Enterprise Events (EE) paid the following month.
• Payroll Cadence: Paid on the last business day of the month via Direct Deposit.
• Benefits: Covered under company liability insurance during service delivery.