Youth Services Transition Specialist

Position:
Transition Specialist for Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facilities Work Setup:
Position is on-site, Monday to Friday Duration: 1 year contract to start with multi-year extensions

Hourly Pay: $21/hour on a 1099 basis

Job Description

The Transition Specialist for Indiana's Department of Correction:
Division of Youth Services provides oversight to all transition-related practices in the Indiana State's Juvenile Correctional Facilities.

• Facilitate the implementation of a life skills curriculum, titled Next Steps.
• Utilize the Transition Coordinator Handbook in an effort to standardize the transition practices.
• Evaluate the five "Transition Consultations" to be completed by every student under the guidance of an assigned teacher.
• Participate on a weekly basis in Administrative Release Committees (ARC) in each facility to confirm and reinforce the student's reentry plans.
• Do the Follow Up Phone Calls to released youth at 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.
• The Transition Coordinators will represent the Indiana Department of Correction - Division of Youth Services at many conferences and meetings.
• The Transition Coordinators will assist in the development of a partnership with Indiana's Department of Workforce Development, HIRE, and Indiana University’s HOPE Mentoring.
• The Transition Coordinators will assist in the development of the individualized Education Learning Plan for each youth upon entry at the facility.
• Work with state, county and private agencies to provide re-entry servicers for youth transitioning back into the community.
• Assist students with obtaining social security cards, state identification, driver’s license, birth certificates, and additional documentation.
• Assist students with transitioning back to public schools
• Assist students with employment, apprenticeship programs, and military service information

• Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment.
  
  - Required
• Experience with training, coaching or guiding youth.
  
  - Required
• Experience collaborating and creating initiatives.
  
  - Required
• Experience as a spokesperson at events.
  
  - Highly desired
• Experience with building relationships and partnerships to leverage resources and services.
  
  - Highly desired