Logansport Transition Specialist

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 every week 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.
• Represent the Indiana Department of Correction- Division of Youth Services at many conferences and meetings.
• Assist in the development of a partnership with Indiana's Department of Workforce Development, HIRE, and Indiana University s HOPE Mentoring.
• 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 services for youth transitioning back into the community.
• Assist students with obtaining social security cards, state identification, driver’s licenses, birth certificates, and additional documentation.
• Assist students with transitioning back to public schools.
• Assist students with employment, apprenticeship programs, and military service information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., education, psychology, social work).
• At least 2 years of experience working with at-risk youth or individuals with similar needs.
• Experience in facilitating educational and vocational training programs.
• Knowledge of Indiana's Department of Correction- Division of Youth Services policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to various locations within the state.