Transition (Career) Counselor - Forward Training Support Team

Transition Counselor - Forward Training Support Team

The Transition Counselor is the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Center's principal provider of services to transitioning Service Members and their Family Members.

Duties include:

• Provide individual counseling for personal interaction enabling users to ask questions, seek clarification, and obtain assistance resulting in an individual training plan (ITP);
• schedule, set up the classroom, announce and plan local briefings;
• coordinate Department of Labor Employment Workshops and VA Benefits Briefings as required to meet the needs of the Soldiers;
• provide Transition Briefing which provides clients with required information regarding available transition services and eligibility requirements for transition benefits;
• notify the eligible Soldiers of the required pre-separation counseling; conduct individual counseling; develop an ITP;
• develop a résumé of choice (federal or private sector);
• discuss and develop individual transition goals;
• learn about the continuum of service;
• provide follow-on counseling and assist in completing the deliverable for the Soldier's gap analysis;
• identify, schedule, and conduct TAP employment assistance workshops; and,
• conduct regional outreach, pre-separation counseling, and assistance.

The Transition Counselor complies with the Contract Installation Manager's (CIM) instructions to perform tasks per the performance work statement.

Travel may be required to accomplish mission goals to include evenings and weekends with the ability to use all modes of transportation; along with flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed to properly serve and assist clients.

Requirements:

• Master's degree PREFERRED in Training and Development, HR Management, Counseling, or related field and minimum 2 years of career counseling, education, or related experience. Bachelor's Degree accepted with additional experience.
• Two years of experience in Military lifestyle through personal and/or professional experience with Military personnel and Military Family members highly desired, along with an in-depth understanding of the Military culture and the Command structure.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting program evaluations and use of customer feedback to improve overall program effectiveness/impact highly desired.
• Applicants must successfully undergo a background investigation (National Agency Check).
• U.S. Citizen.
• Individuals must be familiar with the field's standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills, needs assessment, and individual/small group training.
• Curriculum development experience is a plus.
• Military Veterans and Spouses are encouraged to apply.
• There is a passport requirement for all FTST staff, and the work week is Monday through Sunday, still maintaining 40 hours, however, it could include nights and weekends.

Hourly pay: $27.37 per hour plus benefits