Transition Coordinator

Description

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

* 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