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
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