Full-Time

Transition Associate

Updated on 9/3/2026

Caring Transitions

Caring Transitions

501-1,000 employees

Downsizing, relocation, estate sale services

No salary listed

Hanover Park, IL, USA

In Person

Travel to Elgin, South Elgin, Bartlett, and Hanover Park is required.

Category
Warehouse & Fulfillment
Required Skills
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • Strong ability to sort and organize items effectively and efficiently without losing focus.
  • Ability to remain cheerful and supportive in challenging situations.
  • Must be able to perform physical tasks, including carrying, packaging, and labeling items as needed.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills to interact with clients and team members.
  • Valid driver's license and a car, with the ability to travel to Elgin, South Elgin, Bartlett, and Hanover Park.
Responsibilities
  • Safely pack and unpack clients’ belongings, ensuring everything is organized and well-protected during the transition.
  • Assist clients in sorting through items and deciding what to keep, donate, or discard while respecting their personal attachments.
  • Provide empathetic and professional service throughout each client transition.
  • Organize and manage multiple tasks efficiently so projects are completed on time without sacrificing quality.
  • Maintain composure in stressful and messy situations and proactively address challenges with a positive, solution-oriented mindset.
  • Work with limited supervision while demonstrating honesty and commitment to clients and their belongings.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure a seamless transition experience for clients and share insights and best practices.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience in moving, logistics, or a related field is preferred.

Caring Transitions provides services to help people downsize, relocate, declutter, and manage estate-related needs. It offers a full suite of solutions including downsizing and relocation planning, home cleanouts, decluttering, estate sales, and online auctions. The company works by scheduling a free consultation, then guiding clients through sorting, packing, moving, and selling or disposing of unwanted items, often coordinating on-site services, auctions, and cleanup. The organization positions itself as the nation’s largest and most trusted provider in this field, leveraging nationwide coverage to deliver a turnkey experience for families and seniors during life transitions. Its goal is to ease the process of downsizing and estate management while maximizing value from belongings for its clients.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cincinnati, Ohio

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • CTBids sales climbed 30% in Q1 2026, proving digital liquidation demand.
  • Caring Transitions opened 19 locations in Q1 2026 and expects 70 annual awards.
  • The July 16, 2026 acquisition by Ridgemont and Coogee Bay brings capital and operating focus.

What critics are saying

  • Item 3 of the 2026 FDD discloses three litigation matters, signaling legal friction.
  • 423 franchised outlets at 2025 year-end with 10 exits show churn persists.
  • Ridgemont and Coogee Bay now control the company; PE pressure can squeeze franchisee economics.

What makes Caring Transitions unique

  • Caring Transitions combines senior move management with CTBids, a captive liquidation marketplace.
  • The 2026 franchise system spans 423 outlets across 48 states, creating local density.
  • Its service model targets emotional, logistics-heavy transitions that competitors rarely package end-to-end.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Training Programs

Employee Referral Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-7%

1 year growth

-7%

2 year growth

-7%
StreetInsider
Jul 16th, 2026
Ridgemont Equity Partners and Coogee Bay Partners Acquire Caring Transitions

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PR Newswire
Apr 3rd, 2025
Caring Transitions Expands Compassionate Senior Services With New Location In Hinsdale, Illinois

"Caring Transitions gives me the opportunity to help people directly, to make a difference in their lives during what can be an incredibly stressful time."

Caring Transitions
Mar 6th, 2025
A Fresh Start for Safety and Comfort

At Caring Transitions of Denver Central, Caring Transitions specialize in helping seniors and families simplify their homes, making them safer and more enjoyable.

PR Newswire
Feb 18th, 2025
Caring Transitions Expands Within Denver Area With The Launch Of Park Hill And Commerce City Location

"I'm here to bring peace of mind, integrity, and relief to seniors and their families, and to make a positive impact on my new community."

PR Newswire
Feb 4th, 2025
Caring Transitions Of Greenwood Opens To Support Seniors And Families Through Life Transitions

"We are proud to serve Greenwood and the surrounding communities. Our goal is to provide peace of mind during life's transitions."