Logansport Transition Specialist

Job title :
Logansport Transition Specialist
Location:
Logansport, IN (Onsite)
Duration : 12+ Months Contract
Type :
Contract

Job Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Facilitate the implementation of a life skills curriculum, titled Next Steps
• Utilize the Transition Coordinator Handbook in an effort to standardize the transition practices.
• Evalute 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 assist in the development of the individiualized

• Work with state, county and private agengies 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

• Prior working exp. utilizing strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Computer knowledge:
  Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel as well as PowerPoint.
• Prior experience working as a customer service rep.
• Prior data entry working experience.
• Prior experience working in a Team environment.
• Prior exp. working w/at risk youth.
• Prior working experience in a community or State program.
• Prior experience working in a youth educational program.