Transition Specialist Jobs
Transition Specialist jobs are open across education, healthcare, workforce development, and government agencies, from entry-level coordinator roles to senior case management positions, with specializations in career counseling, vocational rehabilitation, and student transition planning. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary:
Assists transition patients by evaluating their self-care needs and providing the items to them after a post-acute stay. Assembles and reviews medication history and documents their findings.
This position qualifies for our Pharmacy Technician Incentive Program, which includes $5000 in commitment incentives spread over a two-year period. Payment is made after six months, one year, and two years of employment.
Responsibilities:
- Assemble medication histories by consulting patient, family members, outside pharmacies, and medical records. Document medication histories and communicate findings with pharmacy and clinical staff.
- Communicates patient feedback and requests to post-acute service team.
- Coordinates meetings, managing and delivery of the patient's self-care items.
- Track and monitor patient status and pending transitions to post-acute care. Engage patients to ensure that self-care needs are adequately met including medication, products, and services. Reviews medical records to evaluate the patient's self-care needs. Works with clinical team, case management, and other medical staff to achieve patient's self-care goals.
Education Requirements:
Completion of a nine-month Pharmacy Technician Program (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Registration with the NC Board of Pharmacy unless enrolled in a PharmD program. CPhT from PTCB or ExCPT from NHA unless enrolled in a PharmD program.
Professional Experience Requirements:
- If completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program: No prior experience required.
- If a High School diploma or GED: Two (2) years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Amb. Pharm Care Network-COP
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $18.84 - $26.77 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Rotating
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary:
Assists transition patients by evaluating their self-care needs and providing the items to them after a post-acute stay. Assembles and reviews medication history and documents their findings.
This position qualifies for our Pharmacy Technician Incentive Program, which includes $5000 in commitment incentives spread over a two-year period. Payment is made after six months, one year, and two years of employment.
Responsibilities:
- Assemble medication histories by consulting patient, family members, outside pharmacies, and medical records. Document medication histories and communicate findings with pharmacy and clinical staff.
- Communicates patient feedback and requests to post-acute service team.
- Coordinates meetings, managing and delivery of the patient's self-care items.
- Track and monitor patient status and pending transitions to post-acute care. Engage patients to ensure that self-care needs are adequately met including medication, products, and services. Reviews medical records to evaluate the patient's self-care needs. Works with clinical team, case management, and other medical staff to achieve patient's self-care goals.
Education Requirements:
Completion of a nine-month Pharmacy Technician Program (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Registration with the NC Board of Pharmacy unless enrolled in a PharmD program. CPhT from PTCB or ExCPT from NHA unless enrolled in a PharmD program.
Professional Experience Requirements:
- If completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program: No prior experience required.
- If a High School diploma or GED: Two (2) years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Amb. Pharm Care Network-COP
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $18.84 - $26.77 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Rotating
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Management & Training Corporation6
- Carle Health2
- Centra Health2
- Guilford County Schools2
- UNC Health2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services15
- Education10
- Technology & Software3
- Banking & Financial Services2
- Construction & Real Estate1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transition specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, social work, or a related field
- Experience developing or implementing individualized transition plans for students or clients
- Knowledge of federal transition services requirements under IDEA or relevant workforce legislation
- Strong case management and caseload coordination skills across multiple stakeholders
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor credential or state-issued special education endorsement preferred
- Proficiency with case management software and documentation systems used by the agency or district
Tips for Your Transition Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to each setting
Transition specialist roles in school districts emphasize IEP facilitation and post-secondary planning, while workforce development roles prioritize caseload management and job placement outcomes. Adjust your bullet points to reflect the specific population and setting listed in each posting.
Certify before the competition does
Many transition specialist postings require or prefer credentials like the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor designation or state-specific special education endorsements. Completing relevant certification before you apply puts you ahead of candidates whose experience matches yours but whose credentials do not.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists transition specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify placement and retention outcomes
Hiring managers in this field respond to numbers that reflect real impact. Replace vague phrases like 'assisted students with transition planning' with concrete outcomes: how many individuals you served, how many you placed in employment or post-secondary programs, and over what timeframe.
Prepare for competency-based interview questions
Transition specialist interviews frequently use scenario prompts about navigating resistance from families, coordinating with outside agencies, or managing a student whose goals shift mid-plan. Practice structured responses that walk through your assessment process and how you adjusted your approach.
Negotiate for professional development support
Because certification requirements in this field evolve and vary by state, ask during the offer stage whether the employer covers continuing education units, conference attendance, or renewal fees. These benefits directly affect your long-term employability and are often negotiable.
Transition Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most transition specialists?
The companies hiring the most transition specialists right now include Management & Training Corporation, Carle Health, and Centra Health, with the largest share of openings in Indiana, North Carolina, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. School districts, state vocational rehabilitation agencies, and nonprofit workforce development organizations consistently account for the largest volume of postings.
How many transition specialist jobs are remote?
About 7% of transition specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the in-person nature of much of the work. Sub-areas most compatible with remote or hybrid arrangements include curriculum development, program coordination, and roles focused on adult workforce transitions rather than direct school-based student services.
How do you become a transition specialist?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in education, counseling, social work, or a related field, then gain direct experience working with the population you want to serve, whether students with disabilities, veterans, or adults in workforce programs. Pursue relevant state licensure or certification, such as a special education endorsement or a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor credential, and build familiarity with individualized planning frameworks used in your target setting.
Can you get hired as a transition specialist with little experience?
Entry into this field is possible with a relevant degree and demonstrated exposure to the target population, even without formal job titles. Volunteer work with disability services offices, internships at workforce development agencies, or paraprofessional roles supporting IEP teams all signal readiness. Emphasize any experience coordinating between multiple parties, such as families, schools, and employers, since that cross-agency collaboration is central to the role.
What does the transition specialist interview process look like?
Most employers conduct a phone or video screening followed by one or two in-person rounds, often including a panel with program directors, educators, or agency supervisors. Expect scenario-based questions that test your ability to navigate disagreements between stakeholders, adapt a plan when a client's goals change, and document outcomes clearly. Some school district roles include a brief presentation or case study component.
Where can I find and apply to transition specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to transition specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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