Transition Counselor

*Transition Counselor* The Transition Counselor is the TAP Center's principal provider of services to transitioning Service Members and their Family Members.
Provide individual counseling for personal interaction enabling users to ask questions, seek clarification and obtain assistance resulting in an ITP; schedule, set-up classroom, announce and plan local briefings; coordinate DOL 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 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; as well as conduct regional outreach, pre- separation counseling and assistance.
The Transition Counselor complies with the instructions of the Contract Installation Manager (CIM) to perform tasks in accordance with the PWS.
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 in order to properly serve and assist clients.
*Education and Experience Requirements*: • Master’s degree PREFERRED in Training and Development, HR Management, Counseling, or related field and minimum 2 years 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 about 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) and are subject to drug screening.
*The TAP contract is a federal government contract that abides by the federal drug laws that supersede any state laws.
(Medical Marijuana cards are not accepted).
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Citizen • Individual must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills along with needs assessment, and individual/small group training.
• Curriculum development experience is a plus.
• Military Veterans and Spouses encouraged.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $27.
81 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Work setting: * In-person * Office Ability to Relocate: * Sierra Vista, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person