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