Transition Coordinator

Title:

Transition Coordinator Location:

Pendleton, IN 46064 -

Onsite Duration:

8 months

Interview:

Phone and In-person Job 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:

" 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

Required Skills:

Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment. Experience with training, coaching or guiding youth. Experience collaborating and creating initiatives. Desired Skills Experience as a spokesperson at events. Experience with building relationships and partnerships to leverage resources and services