TRANSITION & VOCATIONAL COORDINATOR - SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM!

About the role

As a Transition & Vocational Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities in their daily lives. You will work closely with and supervise a vocational team. The Transition & Vocational Coordinator will set up vocational schedules, student work experiences, and classroom jobs. You will impact the lives of the people Brightway Living & Learning supports by fostering their independence, promoting their well-being, and helping them connect with their communities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provides direct support to the vocational assistants in setting up student vocational schedules, student work experiences, documentation of vocational experiences, Level I assessments, designing and implementing classroom jobs, etc.
• Cookordination vocational and transition documentation and participate as needed in meetings related to students receiving transition or vocational services (i.e., quarterly review meetings, parent meetings, staffing or team meetings, transportation issues, Admission/Discharge, Statement of Transitional Services, collaboration with Adult Services, and Brightway Living & Learning Vocational Dept, etc.)
• Certain special events and responsibilities as needed for the building or program as a whole (i.e., bus drills, bus duty, bus staff training, special events, special student activities, staff appreciation events, graduation, field trips, emergency and kitchen supplies and petty cash, assists Unit Managers if needed, etc.)
• Instruct staff by demonstration, in leading staff training in services or teacher/therapist meetings, during conference day presentations, special meetings, bus staff training, etc.
• In collaboration with Transportation Services, coordinate the School Age Program’s day-to-day bus, driver and phone assignments to ensure students participate in their scheduled activities, and all guidelines for trip, bus, driving and staffing safety are met.

Requirements

• Must possess a BA degree and/or NYS certification Psychology, Rehab Counseling, Special Education or a related field.
• Must demonstrate skill with Applied behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Must have 2 years’ experience working with the I/DD population.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must possess a BA degree and/or NYS certification Psychology, Rehab Counseling, Special Education or a related field.
• Must demonstrate skill with Applied behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Must have 2 years’ experience working with the I/DD population.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to modify the area to secure the safety of the adults.
• Ability to lift/move/carry up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to run up to 500 feet.
• Ability to kneel, twist, and bend.
• Ability to respond to fire alarms.
• Ability to perform all physical SCIP techniques.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Paid Training
• Exceptional Benefits
• Retirement Security
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Career Growth

Pay

$66,300 - $75,000/year

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 3 pm