Youth Transition Specialist

tuition assistance, 403(b), retirement plan

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Salary/Hourly Rate: 29.00

The Youth Transition Specialist plays a critical role in a multi-year grant funded program designed to support disconnected youth with disabilities as they navigate the critical transition from school to adulthood. These services aim to equip youth with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to achieve their training, education, employment, and independent living goals. Specialists are responsible for the implementation of instruction in job exploration counseling, workplace readiness training, self-advocacy, post-secondary opportunities, and work-based learning experiences for students and/or youth with disabilities ages 14-24.

Develops individualized transition plans, coordinates with schools, families, case managers, and community resources for smooth transitions to postsecondary education or competitive integrated employment. This grant position is expected to end in early 2029.

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.

• 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.

• 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…