Transition Specialist - Residential Programs

Transition Specialist - Residential Programs

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• Supervise and monitor youth progress based on skill development and maturity, following individualized supervision and safety plans.
• Orient new clients upon program entry and clearly communicate expectations.
• Collaborate with Life Coaches and program staff to create and implement individualized plans for each youth.
• Teach and reinforce life skills tailored to client needs, including grocery shopping, personal care, daily living tasks, communication, budgeting, community living, social skills, and mobility.
• Document at least four individualized independent living skills development activities per youth each week, aligned with their goals.
• Provide job readiness support, including résumé writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
• Support and monitor weekly budgeting and basic financial management skills.
• Ensure youth have access to emergency support by providing relevant contact information.
• Maintain secure access to youth residences for safety and support, including proper handling of keys.
• Reinforce program expectations to promote safety, personal growth, and life skill development.
• Assist youth in engaging with recreational and leisure activities within the community.
• Utilize evidence-informed practices to support positive behavior change and implement individualized service plans.
• Ensure supervision practices allow observation of healthy life skills and sound decision‑making.
• Participate in service meetings with team members and other professionals as appropriate.
• Maintain supervision standards and ensure youth are emotionally and physically safe at all times.
• Accurately document all reportable and non‑reportable incidents and notify appropriate parties per program guidelines.
• Promote social and financial independence among youth, reducing the need for direct oversight.
• Establish consistent schedules, routines, and engaging environments for youth in the program.
• Assist clients in accessing medical, dental, mental health, and educational services.
• Provide transportation for youth to appointments, interviews, job fairs, school, and work as needed.
• Complete all required documentation and record‑keeping accurately and on time.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and uphold professional boundaries.
• Allocate work hours to caseload responsibilities as directed by the supervisor.
• Maintain required certifications and complete ongoing training.
• Adhere to organizational policies and demonstrate support for the agency’s mission, vision, and values.
• Administer life skills assessments at scheduled intervals to monitor progress and guide service planning.

• 21 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in the area of human services, social work, non‑profit management, or behavioral health is preferred;
  Master’s Degree in Social Work also preferred
• Minimum two years of work experience in a State of Georgia‑regulated child welfare program is required; experience working with older adolescent population preferred
• Possess a valid Georgia driver’s license
• Computer skills including basic proficiency and experience working with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and ability to perform data entry tasks
• Be familiar with and perform duties in accordance with RBWO (Room Board and Watchful Oversight) standards.
• Subject to flexible hours, including split shifts or varied days and times, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends, depending on program needs
• Regularly travel in the community, drives an agency‑owned vehicle, and transports clients
• Must participate in at least twenty‑four (24) hours of annual training. At least twelve (12) hours should be directly related to work with teens, including understanding developmental needs of adolescents and strength‑based assessments
• Willing to enthusiastically support the mission, vision and values of Wellroot Essential Demonstrated
  
  Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to develop and maintain professionally appropriate therapeutic relationships with each client; ability to maintain…