Transition Specialist - Secondary

Essential Functions

• Acts as liaison between students and employers
• Affords support to the instructional program by assisting vocational coordinator, teachers and related staff
• Collaborates with state and federal agencies and programs to obtain information regarding guidelines for program implementation and client services
• Coordinates employer and school partners to meet work education objectives
• Counsels students in independent living, social skills, career education, and job search skills
• Maintains confidential and non-confidential lists and records
• Maintains compliance with child labor laws, insurance guidelines, and safety at job sites
• Monitors students' performance and identifies areas requiring additional training
• Participates in meetings to convey and gather information
• Presents a variety of documents, reports, and written materials
• Promotes the program to the business community, students, participants, teachers, parents, etc.
• Responds to inquiries from various internal and external sources
• Tutors students in vocational skills

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent