Transition Specialist

Job Details:

Job Location:

North Adams, MA 01247, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $21.50 - $22.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Any, THE BFAIR WAY – Inspiring Abilities, Creating Limitless Possibilities:

We are a national and state accredited human service agency responsive to the unique needs of people with disabilities and their families through a dedication to excellence; diverse service options; safe and healthy environments; fiscal responsibility; community partnerships; career opportunities and advancement.

responsible for fostering the growth of vocational skills and finding competitive employment opportunities for individuals and students referred to CCS Employment Services by Mass Ability. Provide comprehensive support to students in the Transition program through individual sessions or career camps, offering workplace readiness education, career exploration, self-advocacy, and counseling, work-based learning experience in the form of an internship, and on-site job shadowing as well as post-secondary and mentoring education.

Work with students to identify interests and skills as well as barriers to employment and reasonable accommodation. Assist with training and strategies to overcome barriers for future employment. This position may provide support to the CCS Employment program through job seeking support, work experience, job coaching and job development and placement services.

Treat each individual, co-worker, supervisor and others with the respect and dignity due every human being and adhere to the Agency’s Human Rights Standards and the Commission for the Protection of People with Disabilities (CPPD) Mandated Reporter Guidelines around physical and emotional abuse, including the timely reporting of violations.

Ensure each job seeker and student served may achieve optimal quality of life (QOL) outcomes for people we support through a person-centered approach utilizing universal strategies, which is the foundation of the quality care and service provided.

Develop a positive rapport and foster good relationships with job seekers and students supported to encourage and foster personal growth, individual control, and emotional strength.

• Partner and collaborate service delivery with supervisor, Mass Ability, families and others
• Provide flexible, person-centered service delivery including in-person and virtual offerings
• Develop intentional strategies that engage and retain job seekers in services

• Provide interactive, intentional, youth-friendly strategies for engagement and retention
• Provide community-based programming outside of school hours
• Facilitate Youth Career Camps during school vacations and provide work-based learning experiences in the community

Collaborate with community partners such as local businesses, schools, and secondary education schools to provide career exploration and work experiences for participants.

Complete scheduling and case management tasks in conjunction with supervisor; required to remain flexible when scheduling to benefit the program. Schedule must meet supervisor’s approval. Priority for scheduling is based on student/job seeker availability.

Complete required documentation to include attendance records, consumer satisfaction, monthly case notes, day to day case notes and other program documentation as assigned. All records are kept on file in the agency’s online filing system.

Responsible for submission of accurate billing documents to Director of Employment Services and/or designee on time monthly as prescribed.

Act as an appropriate role model through dress, speech, and actions.

Required to utilize CAPS Lab facility or Pittsfield office for all Transition Sessions and Camps both in person and virtual learning unless prior approval by supervisor and/or designee is obtained in writing. Professionally represent BFAIR in the community and with all employers. Communicate effectively and appropriately with employers to facilitate successful internships and ongoing relations.

Communicate effectively with other agencies, funding sources, family members and school faculty as needed to track progress and ensure consistent services are provided.

Provide advocacy support and education for job seekers and students in areas of empowerment, self-advocacy, civil and human rights.

Must follow BFAIR Safe Driver, Vehicle and Equipment Policy. No smoking or use of cell phones is permitted in BFAIR vehicles or in staff vehicles while…