Transition Readiness Specialist
Location
Fort Drum, NY | United States
Job description
Accelerating the delivery of care and providing superior force health readiness across the Military, Federal, and Civilian landscapes. Taku is committed to providing transformative and comprehensive health operational capabilities to support customers across scientific, clinical, technological, and program management areas.
Summary:
As a part of the Taku Health Services team, you will be supporting the Office of Chief of Army Reserve (OCAR) P3O with transition support services for eligible United States Army, Army Reserve (USAR) Soldiers, Veterans, and dependent Family members including but not limited to employment, professional and trade career development, credentialing, certification, training, licensure opportunities recognized by the civilian sector.
As a Transition Readiness Liaison (TRL), you will actively engage with Soldiers at designated transition points to inform and explain the benefits and resources of joining the Army Reserve: connect to potential local and regional opportunities, continued TAP services, and USAR tangible and intangible benefits. You will assist Soldiers with transition matters that promote the CAR’s top priorities and provide P3O support services to Soldiers transitioning into USAR units under their responsible commands. Additionally, you will work collectively with the Army Readiness Specialist and refer Soldiers through a “Warm Hand-Off” who are seeking P3O support to include civilian employment, to the appropriate location that covers the specific geographic area that the Soldier plans to reside in after completing active military service.
We are currently seeking qualified individuals to support the Public Private Partnership Program.
Essential Job Functions:
- Provide services, on a limited space-and-time available basis, to Veterans (up to 180 days after REFRAD), Retiring/Retirees, and dependents; however, services provided to USAR Soldiers take priority over services provided to transitioning AC Soldiers, Veterans, Retiring/Retirees, and dependents. Services may be rendered virtually.
- Report number of TAP classes briefed to both AC and USAR Soldiers briefed on USAR opportunities and continued TAP services as well capture Soldiers that may be unemployed or underemployed.
- Primarily forge relationships with AC Soldiers transitioning to the USAR and USAR Soldiers transitioning off of active duty greater/equal to180 days back to traditional Reserve status to assist them in connecting with a USAR unit and/or ARCG.
- Conduct a “Warm Hand Off” to appropriate regional ARS Leads to continue and sustain support
- Report number of WHOs to ARS per month. This should also include the location of where the WHO was sent to (ARS location), date of when the WHO was sent, and tracking method to ensure the origination of the WHO can be identified in the future.
ICW the NE-SSME, and in collaboration with the local TAP center, report number of private sector partner and collaborator networking/hiring events arranged.
- Report the number of new Soldiers inputted into the Case Management Tool per month or as requested.
- Actively engage Soldiers at transition points and MFIG to inform and educate them on opportunities ( i.e. educational credentialing, certification, volunteering, and/or employment) in local communities where they potentially will set up domicile after transitioning from active service.
- TRLs are to ensure that Soldiers understand that these local opportunities are of quick response and expressed via social media outlets, hiring events, virtual or in-person preferred briefings, and P3 Office website.
- TRL’s main focus shall always be to carry out their duties in sync with the Active Component transition assistance centers Transition Assistance Program (TAP) centers within their area of responsibility and engage the transitioning Soldier about Army Reserve opportunities for self and dependents.
- Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with TAP centers and other entities supporting transitioning Soldiers. The TAP center within their designated area of responsibility shall be a TRL’s primary place of duty unless otherwise specified by the Government .
Necessary Skills and Knowledge:
Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in customer service skills, use of routine office equipment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer programs (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and web-based applications
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field from a college or university that is accredited by a national or regional agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
- Minimum five (5) years of work experience in human resources-related positions, career counseling, or recruiting/job placement
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree with experience in management and human resources.
The salary for this position is $21.82 per hour.
Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
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