Transition School to Work (TSW) Transition Case Manager

About the role

An employee who is responsible for managing the Transition School to Work (TSW) program/contract for the Local Education Agency (LEA). This person is self-directed and coordinates activities with the Special Education Supervisor/designated school contact and the VR counselor. They will insure that the Transition Coach (es), Job Coach (es), and the Workplace Readiness Coach (es) have a regular schedule and complete their Reports To work according to their job descriptions. Superintendent of Schools, Principal/Assistant Principal of School, Chief Student Support Officer, Special Education Curriculum Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Receive referrals from LEA and inform VR Counselor.
• Assist VR Counselor in completing application.
• Obtain necessary documentation from LEA for eligibility determination.
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating needed evaluations to assist in the VR eligibility process as directed by the VR Counselor.
• Ensure that all VR eligible student records are properly maintained, stored and kept confidential at all times.
• Coordinate meetings with referring VR Counselor and LEA.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality, a professional demeanor, and represent both organizations in a positive manner at all times.
• Schedule and attend events and training with VR Counselor and other TSW grant employees to further ensure student goals are met.
• Attend IEP Team Meetings for possible referral and/or to report student progress.
• Use various forms of communication to update and coordinate with VR Counselor, LEA personnel, and others TSW grantee employees.
• Regularly review goals and priorities as identified by the VR Counselor and identified in the TSW contract.
• Communicate and coordinate with outside agencies according to VR and LEA policy.
• Arrange and coordinate events/training that provides opportunities for student and family engagement.
• Handle student, work site, and/or LEA complaints and work to resolve the problem.
• Seek guidance from VR Counselor/LEA representative as needed.
• Assist with IPE development as requested.
• Work with students to reach goals set forth in the IPE and the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Document student progress and complete other documentation necessary for student's future employment.
• Provide documentation to LEA and VR Counselor.
• Develop and modify processes and assist other personnel to accommodate the student's barriers to employment.
• Provide guidance to all TSW grant employees so that services can be implemented according to the IPE and the IEP.
• Lead the TSW team to select appropriate curricula for working with students.
• Implement appropriate curricula or demonstrate creativity in developing programs/training to assist grant personnel and the VR Counselor to ensure VR eligible students obtain and maintain employment.
• Provide guidance to grant personnel on how to help students achieve goals and objectives.
• Understand and keep up to date with new technology, community resources, and assistive devices available for people with disabilities.
• As time allows, work with the LEA's TSW Team to develop integrated job placement sites for students to obtain job training and potential employment.
• Assist students (and their families) in completing necessary documentation for post-secondary education application and financial aid assistance.
• Serve as a liaison to post-secondary educations' Disability Services offices.
• If the LEA has a Project SEARCH® site, assist the Project SEARCH® team in recommending and selecting students to complete the year-long internship.
• Make sure that the VR counselor has all of the necessary material to complete the eligibility process.
• Meet monthly with the Project SEARCH® team to ensure fidelity of the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• B.S./B.A. in education or human service related fields.
• Two years' experience in teaching or services to individuals with disabilities.
• The usual job demands heavy lifting over 60 lbs., occasionally (over 15% and up to 40% of the time) within the classroom environment.
• Other physical demands that may be required are as follows: Pushing, pulling, Climbing, Stooping, kneeling, Reaching, Talking, Hearing, Seeing, Assist in lifting students who need extra help with their physical needs.
• Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform adequately a task or job duty.
• Physical Demands: This position may require frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs or more. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows: Stooping and/or kneeling, Reaching, Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Lifting.
• TEMPERAMENT (Personal Traits): Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; Adaptability to dealing with people beyond giving and receiving instruction; Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.

Benefits

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the Washington County School's approved compensation plan.