Salary $45,000 year

Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? Do you have a passion for supporting and working with the men and women of our armed forces? Then the Transition Specialist position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team.

As a Transition Specialist you will be responsible for providing case management and career counseling to service members, and their spouses, that are within 6 months of transitioning from active-duty status. Additionally, you will be responsible for providing support and assistance in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement.

Successful Elements:

• Provide individualized assessment of work, family and personal development needs and opportunities
• Determine WIOA eligibility and accurately complete required documentation for enrollment
• Build professional one-on-one working relationships with transitioning service members or their spouses, to assist in eliminating challenges that are hindrances to obtaining and retaining employment
• Link transitioning soldiers exiting military service with regional opportunities that fit their skill set
• Work with Veteran Employment representatives to leverage opportunities for transitioning soldiers and eligible spouses
• Build professional one-on-one working relationships with customers to assist in eliminating challenges that are hindrances to obtaining and retaining employment
• Provide referrals to appropriate community service or social service agencies when needed
• Encourage customers to participate in, and follow through with planned activities as outlined in contract with funding agency
• Oversee customer activities and assist with workshop schedules
• Create solutions to customer attendance problems
• Maintain organized database of customers and keep detailed documentation of all contacts
• Maintain customer files as specified by contractor
• Complete accurate and timely data entry as required
• Share information with appropriate staff and/or funding agencies
• Provide consistent and comprehensive case management follow-up ensuring that contacts are made as required by specific contract and accommodating customer work schedules
• Document all participant contacts and activities in case progress notes
• Assist in the preparation of project reports as needed
• Ensure that positive outcomes and goals are met as required by contract
• Work with the team on implementing processes that increase customer engagement
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Career counseling experience required
• Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts
• Demonstrated telephone, computer, and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor require
• Able to work fully onsite, fully virtual or in a hybrid environment
• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, human resources or a related area is required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Knowledge of or familiarity with transition services and processes as they relate to service members leaving the military (Preferred)
• A valid driver's license is required

Bring your expertise to EDSI where you will be able to live our values every day: Show Up, Smile and Support!