Transition Specialist

Transition Specialist

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Salary: $35.64

Job Requisition ID: 137032WD

Overview

Cedarhurst School opened in 1960 and draws its name from its initial location on Cedar Street in New Haven. In 1982 it moved to its present location at 871 Prospect Street in Hamden, Connecticut. Just minutes from downtown New Haven, the school building is a historic home built in 1920 and situated on a beautiful 2.7-acre wooded campus. The mission of Cedarhurst School is to provide a safe and supportive learning environment in which all adolescents can achieve success. We integrate a high-quality education with therapeutic interventions that assist students to stay in school, grow emotionally and socially, transition back to their home school district when appropriate, graduate from high school, attend college or obtain gainful employment, and become productive and engaged members of the community.

The Passage Transition Program is affiliated and co-located with Cedarhurst School. It provides functional living and vocational skills development as well as intensive preparation for post-secondary studies for students ages 18-22 who require additional support to successfully transition to independence.

We are looking for a Transition Specialist to join our team. The Transition Specialist will provide services intended to build the autonomy of students towards post-secondary education, competitive employment and independent community living. The Transition Specialist will have responsibilities within four core domains: (a) supported employment; (b) supported education; (c) case management; and (d) administrative requirements.

Responsibilities within these domains include, but are not limited to, utilization of comprehensive vocational/employment profiles to inform student employment needs; development and implementation of group curricula focused on social, vocational, independent living and coping skills; development of internship/job sites in the community; providing assessment, training and supervision for students placed on job sites; providing transportation to and from internship sites, colleges, appointments, etc. The transition specialist will assist students in assessing appropriate post-secondary educational opportunities and will facilitate community involvement in activities and guiding students and families through college/trade school applications. The transition specialist will also assist students in obtaining information about their benefits including obtaining necessary documents for employment and will collaborate with the clinical team to support students social/emotional goals. The transition specialist will also be responsible for completing employment plans, IEP goals, progress notes and all other administrative requirements in the required time frames and perform other duties as assigned.

Schedule: Full-time, 37.5 hrs., 8:15 AM – 4PM. Follows 10 month Cedarhurst Academic Schedule.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Demonstrated experience in Job Coaching/Development and/or advocacy for folks with disabilities. Demonstrated experience in rehabilitation therapy, special education or social work along with populations who have Emotional Disability, Other Health Impairment and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Services are intended to build the autonomy of students towards post-secondary education, competitive employment and independent community living.

2. Demonstrated ability to provide support and guidance to a diverse body of individuals and their families. Demonstrated ability to function as a member of a team, with excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

3. Demonstrated ability to complete administrative requirements and meet required deadlines, with excellent written communication skills and aptitude with MS Office. Ability to learn various computer applications for creating and implementing individualized education plans.

4. Must have valid driver's license.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience. Experience with students who have the Special Education labels Emotional Disability, Other Health Impairments, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Knowledge of International Development Association (IDA) / Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) laws. Experience developing/implementing lesson plans & group curriculum.