High School Transition Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provides regular and on-going opportunities for High School students to receive driver’s education and career information.
• Extends support and guidance to post-high school students through various channels, assisting with their transition to higher education, the military, and career development in collaboration with the Alumni program.
• Aids students with applications and scholarship/grant opportunities, working with students and their guardians to complete the FAFSA.
• Aids students with testing necessary for secondary and post-secondary requirements in conjunction with Academic Advisor/Tutor and team.
• Leads the implementation and instruction of independent living and job skills for High School students.
• Plans and coordinates college visits, career events, and military recruitment while establishing partnerships with programs and institutions to provide student support, tutoring, and financial assistance.
• Directly supervises the high school break homes to include the coordination of student jobs, staffing, the on-call schedule and other related duties.
• Assists with the 8th grade student transition into the High School Program including visits with the 8th grade students regarding programs and assisting with the 8th grade selection process.
• Supports admissions and enrollment processes by coordinating applications, required documentation, family communication, and student onboarding.
• Immediately reports any type of abuse or neglect, suspected or alleged, as well as any serious accidents or illnesses affecting the student.
• Assumes rotating weekday and weekend on call duties for the 7-12 grade community and assists with transport.
• Completes other responsibilities as required by the High School Transition Coordinator.

Requirements

• Higher Education preferred
• Valid Driver’s License
• Uses both hands and wrists repetitively for prolonged periods
• Driving is required
• Some supervision may require standing for prolonged periods
• Will require travel, weekends, and overnight stays

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