Transition Counselor - Fort Irwin, United States - MKS2 Technologies

MKS2 Technologies

Verified Company

Fort Irwin, United States

2 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

The Transition Counselor is the Transition Assistance Program 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 preseparation 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 followon counseling and assist in completing the deliverable for the Soldier's gap analysis;
Identify, schedule, and conduct SFL TAP employment assistance workshops; and,
Conduct regional outreach, preseparation counseling, and assistance.

The Transition Counselor complies with the instructions of the Contract Installation Manager (CIM) to perform tasks in accordance with 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 in order 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 indepth 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 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 to apply.