Youth Transition Specialist

* Make an impact by joining Service Source, a champion for people with disabilities. Explore new opportunities! Service Source is an organization of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and
* * strengthen communities**.
* Salary/Hourly Rate:
29.00
** Primary Duties
**** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions**. These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.
* Conduct engaging, relevant, informative, and dynamic group or individual sessions with eligible students with disabilities, leading activities through standardized curriculum that covers the range of pre-employment transition services outlined through WIOA standards.
* Provide Workplace Readiness Training to individuals or groups of students with disabilities to identify and develop strategies for removing barriers to employment such as transportation or benefits, and soft skills training.
* Develop and maintain positive relationships with partner agencies, school personnel, businesses, educational institutions, other departments and/or vendors to enhance menu of services, continuum of care, and the number of employment transition opportunities.
* Locate and provide work-based learning opportunities for students to have internship experiences in the community and provide on-site work skills training to support the student’s soft skill development while participating in the internship.
* Complete accurately and timely all monthly reports, participant reports, case notes, and other supporting documentation.
** Additional Responsibilities
*** Be aware of and respond accordingly to any specific needs of the students in the groups, including mental health, personal safety, accommodation needed in a group setting, etc.
* Conduct tours and informational interviews with representatives from employers and educational programs.
* Maintain students served, services provided, and outcomes attained in a client tracking database.
* Provide Supported Education Services including assistance with educational paperwork,
* campus resources, special accommodations, curriculum understanding, and time management.
* Provide job coaching at a community work site.
* Complete family, student, and employer satisfaction surveys.
* Transport students on tours of employment and educational settings.
* Provide individualized transportation training and information on resources.
* Attendance and participation in the Service Source Pre-ETS Communities of Practice.
* Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
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* Qualifications:

Education, Experience and Certification(s)
*** Associate degree in special education, Psychology, Human Services or related field, plus 1 year of related experience with program development and training/working with students with disabilities required. Bachelor's degree in special education, Psychology, Human Services or related field preferred. In lieu of an associate or bachelor’s degree, the candidate may possess a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 3 years of experience in teaching, Special Education or Human Services and working with individuals with disabilities.
* Experience developing partnerships with employers and/or postsecondary educational institutions preferred.
* Experience working with the
** TANF
* * population is preferred.
* Case management and/or documentation knowledge preferred.
* Annual Criminal Background check, child abuse and other clearances that meet Service Source, State, and funding agency’s criteria.
* Valid State driver’s license, per state law, and/or access to reliable transportation to perform work-related travel required. Eligible drivers must have a good motor vehicle record (MVR).* ### The employee will visit various locations in the community and can occasionally be exposed to outside weather.  The noise level in the Service Souece work environment is usually quiet.  The noise level at locations at community locations could be quiet, moderate, or loud.##

** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*** Ability to travel daily to multiple locations in the local area, at times with little notice required.
* Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends, when needed.
* Fluency in a second language (Spanish or ASL) preferred.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system personnel, students, their families and vocational rehabilitation/services for the blind.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to become familiar with corporate specific programs and software.
* Experience public speaking, training, or teaching in a group setting preferred.
* Excellent oral/verbal communication skills.
* Detail-oriented and able to carry out work with the highest levels of accuracy.
** Supervision Received
** The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.
** Safety & Health…