Are you passionate about empowering individuals to navigate life's transitions with confidence?
A Transition Specialist is a dedicated professional focused on supporting individuals in their journey from various life stages, such as transitioning from high school to the work industry. This role involves providing personalized guidance, resources, and advocacy to help individuals overcome barriers and achieve their goals. Whether assisting with job training, educational opportunities, or connecting to community services, the Transition Specialist serves as a trusted mentor and ally, facilitating a smooth and successful transition for all. Join us in making a positive impact on lives in Duplin County!
PRIMARY DUTIES OF POSITION
JCI provides a variety of services to ensure that students with disabilities make a successful transition to adulthood. These services help students with disabilities train for employment, continue their education, or secure employment upon transitioning out of high school. These Pre Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) include services, activities and guidance in the following categories: Workplace Readiness Training, Post Secondary Counseling, Work Based Learning, Career Exploration and Self-advocacy. Individuals in this position are expected to provide quality services as assigned to eligible participants.
This "floater" position will vary depending on the need in Wayne, Johnston & Sampson Counties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide Pre-ETS Services as assigned. Assigned services may include: Career Exploration group and one on one instruction and activities, work readiness and self advocacy group and one on one instruction, work based learning (internship) monitoring and coaching.
- Follows JCI guidelines for quality control and responsible spending
- Collect, evaluate and report student performance.
- Become knowledgeable of program performance expectations and current trends in youth and workforce development.
- Maintain documentation as required.
SKILLS ABILITIES AND GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Ability to maintain accurate and timely records. Ability to communicate effectively in positive and negative situations. Ability to work independently with general supervision. Ability to relate to program consumers, participating agencies and community partners. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form.
Education & Experience:
Required: High School Diploma and two years of related experience in workforce development, marketing or related field or combination of education/experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- What is your hourly pay requirement?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- workforce development/marketing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- NC Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person