What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transition Specialist position at usm-pilot?
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the
United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The
University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
Assist IDS
administration with transition to adulthood (employment, volunteerism, service,
independent living, and post-secondary education) projects including program
development, program implementation, individualized person-centered plan
development, service coordination/case management, training, internship
monitoring, data input, technical assistance and other activities related to
grant reporting, compliance and review.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinates with community agencies, community organizations, families, businesses, and industries, to provide support services for individuals with disabilities.
- Provides one-on-one service coordination/case management, information and referrals.
- Develops and implements intake forms, needs assessment tools and individual support plans.
- Assists individuals with disabilities with advocacy and self-sufficiency development.
- Develops, promotes, and monitors community-based employment and other learning internship opportunities.
- Researches, develops, and provides transition to adulthood best practice training to youth and young adults with disabilities, families, providers and the business community/employers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.