Transition Specialist - Full Time

Description

• Position**: Transition Specialist**Department**: Mission Services**Reports to**: Youth & Project SEARCH Manager**Status**: Non-Exempt
  
  

Goodwill Keystone Area is committed to creating a culture of belonging where all people feel respected and valued. This is because we celebrate the diversity of thought, the richness of the human experience and the desire to reflect the communities we serve.

• Summary**This dual-role position supports both the Youth Services and Project SEARCH in Berks and Schuylkill counties based on enrollment status of programming, assisting high school-aged youth and young adults with disabilities in their transition to competitive, integrated employment. The role provides community work-based learning, job shadowing, supported employment, and internship opportunities, while offering coaching and training to develop essential job skills, workplace behaviors, and employability. Collaborating with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), families, schools, and local businesses, this position identifies suitable work sites that align with each individual's skills and interests to ensure participants gain valuable hands-on experience, receive necessary support, and successfully transition into the workforce.
  
  

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*Based on programming needs, support hours may entail day, evening, and/or weekend work. Service delivery will include primarily, but not be limited to the following counties: Berks and Schuylkill counties*

Goodwill Keystone Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to disability or status as a protected veteran.

Goodwill Keystone Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/Disabled/Veterans Employer)