Transition Coordinator

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

The Transition Coordinator coordinates day-to-day operations of transition to adulthood (employment, volunteerism, service, independent living, leadership, advocacy, and post-secondary education) programs and services. This position works collaboratively with the executive coordinator for transition and provides guidance to the transition specialist in developing, implementing new programs services and activities; maintaining existing programs, services and activities; monitoring person-centered plan (plan of care) development, service coordination/case management, and internships; and overseeing direct training and technical assistance to youth and young adults with disabilities, family members and those that serve them.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Researches, reviews and implements transition to adulthood best practice and research-based recommendations into transition to adulthood training and technical assistance activities.
• Designs, provides oversight and oversees quality monitoring of transition to adulthood best practice and research-based training to youth and young adults with disabilities, families, providers and the business community/employers.
• Coordinates and provides staff support and guidance in the dissemination of information regarding best practices at state, regional, or national trainings and conferences.
• Cultivates partnerships with local, state, and national organizations/agencies, as well as University staff, faculty, and departments to promote transition services.
• Coordinates compliance with internal program policies and regulations for all transition services.
• Works and provides guidance to transition staff to develop schedules, program structure, and training curricula.
• Documents and tracks all transition activities including data collection and quality monitoring for use in preparing reports for IDS and funding agencies.
• Provides guidance for reporting and monitors implementation of transition services including usage of intake forms, needs assessment tools and individual support plans
• Monitors staff provision of advocacy support and self-sufficiency development to individuals with disabilities
• Performs other duties as assigned.