Transition (Career) Counselor 

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.

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) and drug test. 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).
• US. 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.

Hourly pay: $29.45 per hour, plus benefits.