Transition Specialist - Clatsop County - TEMPORARY

Overview

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization and work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.

In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that BIPOC and women are less likely to apply for some positions. We value representation and seek the best candidate for the job, including those from less traditional backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every listed qualification.

Position Title: Transition Specialist
Department: Special Student Services
Location: Clatsop Service Center – Clatsop County
Reports To: Program Coordinator
Compensation: Classified Salary Schedule – Range E
Hourly Range: $21.82 - $26.07 per hour, DOE
Bargaining Unit: OSEA
FTE: 1.0 – 40 hours per week

Note: This position is temporary through the end of the 25/26 school year.

NW REGIONAL ESD'S MISSION STATEMENT: In partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.

In alignment with the NWRESD mission, this position assists students with disabilities to prepare for the workforce as they transition from high school to post-high school life.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Essential Functions
The duties listed below are not inclusive, but characteristic of the type and level of work assigned for this position. Perform some or all of the following tasks; other duties may be assigned.

• A. Participate in activities related to the recruitment of potential clients.
• B. Assist the YTP/Pre-ETS team in determining Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) eligibility of applicants.
• C. Assist students in acquiring necessary transportation to keep appointments.
• D. Implement a system for disseminating YTP/Pre-ETS information to employers.
• E. Analyze work sites and match YTP/Pre-ETS clients to work sites.
• F. Maintain and update a system for tracking active and inactive employers.
• G. Provide structured training at community job sites consistent with each client’s targeted vocational goals.
• H. Provide follow-up support to students.
• I. Collect data as necessary to document students' progress on the job.
• J. Maintain an accurate case file on each YTP/Pre-ETS client.
• K. Participate in all team meetings as invited.
• L. Gather and organize information useful for transition planning.
• M. Provide one-to-one assistance to clients in the delivery of instruction for vocational, independent living, and personal/social content areas.
• N. Supervise and train students in student-run enterprises.
• O. Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with staff and customers at all organizational levels.
• P. Complete and furnish required VR documentation appropriately and within deadlines.
• Q. Perform other job duties as assigned.

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