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Career Transition Specialist

Jackson Pierce Public Affairs, Inc
Franklin, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/18/2026

Career Transition Specialist
The Career Transition Specialist assists Job Corps graduates with finding employment after completion of the Job Corps program.

Job Responsibilities: Assist and provide career guidance to graduates or separating students, providing placement (employment, apprenticeship, and post-secondary education enrollment), and transition services. Establishes robust relationships with employers, community colleges, and other entities to ensure successful job, educational and military placements with good career pathway opportunities for economic self-sufficiency. Establishes thorough knowledge of and referrals to community-based services available to assist Job Corps graduates with successful transition into independent living. Provides positive, individualized services to Job Corps graduates and former enrollees and document case notes that reflect services provided.

Please note: This position has a requirement of being on site a minimum of 2 days per week.

You are a good candidate if:

  • You are motivated to help young adults meet their career goals
  • You are able to take initiative, work independently with little supervision and you are able to manage your own time
  • You are goal driven and enjoy exceeding performance expectations

Knowledge, Skills, and Capabilities:

  • Must be able to use a computer for scanning, entering information, and communicating with others
  • Ability to work on-site 2 days a week and be productive during days off-site.
  • Must have a car available during business hours as driving is a regular function of this position
  • Have a valid driving license, clear driving record, and ability to drive for work purposes.
  • Have a cell phone and internet access (we provide a communication stipend)

Education Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field

OR

Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field and two years related experience.

This position is a hybrid position: candidates are expected to report on-site to the LBJ Job Corps Center a minimum of twice per week, and days of the week may vary. Candidates must live close enough to the center to reasonably commute each week.

We offer:

  • Cell phone stipend
  • Laptop
  • Federal holidays
  • Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
  • Flexible Work Schedule

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have a Valid/Clear Driving Record and Current Vehicle Insurance coverage?

Education:

  • Associate (Required)

Experience:

  • Recruitment and/or Placement: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's license and clear driving record (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Franklin, NC 28734

Salary : $37,000

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