Career Transition Specialist

Primary Position Objectives

Prepare graduates for successful job search, employment, military, and further education and training opportunities and to access resources and services that will assist graduates to successfully transition to the workforce.

Career Transition Specialist

OA/CTS Manager

OA/CTS Department

Salary Non-Exempt

Prepare graduates for successful job search, employment, military, and further education and training opportunities and to access resources and services that will assist graduates to successfully transition to the workforce.

• Provide initial and periodic assessments of each graduate’s needs at least six weeks prior to separation
• Ensure job readiness training (e.g., resume preparation and employability skills, work history/experience) has been provided
• Assist graduates in identifying and obtaining support services within the communities where they work and live
• Assist graduates and/or former enrollees with initial job placement and follows up services in 2nd and 4th quarter as assigned
• Ensure all student achievement credentials are updated and documented
• Assess and document each graduating student’s transitional needs at least six weeks prior to separation: employability skills, housing, transportation, childcare, work clothing, tools, food, nutrition, and budgeting
• Assist students in resume development, interviewing skills, and job search strategies
• Use Labor Market Information and other resources to develop services and placement support strategies tailored to meet the needs and qualifications of each individual graduate
• Maintain files and logs that contain transition information
• Provide referrals to and registration with the local One-Stop Center
• Coordinate and attend transition panels for graduating students
• Maintain continuous contact with Career Counselors
• Submit reports as determined by the supervisor
• Participate in student performance evaluations as required or requested
• Provide regular feedback to students regarding appropriate employability skills
• Follow CDSS/CSS/BMS Plan and procedures daily
• Adhere to required property control policies and procedures
• Maintain good housekeeping in all areas and comply with safety practices
• Obtain student employment verification documents
• Upload appropriate required placement document into the CTS data base
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, Life Skills Connection's policies and Center policies and procedures
• Model appropriate employability skills for dress, language and work habits
• Continuously helps students become more employable
• Demonstrate and abide by Life Skills Connections core values and operating principles
• Participate in PRH mandated staff training;
  Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

• Present information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas
• Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend

• Demonstrate the ability to handle several projects simultaneously
• Implement the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization
• Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth
• Initiate and respond to suggestions for improving service

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel

Minimum of one to two years related experience in case management and/or job development

Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science,…