Young Adult Transition Facilitator (TIP)

About the role

The Transition to Independence (TIP) program provides coaching and facilitation to transitional age youth and young adults (YYA) in meeting their life goals. The TIP TF supports 12-15 YYAs through mentoring, teaching skills, contingency contracting, counseling, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Conducts strength-based needs assessments via the Strength Discovery Assessment process.
• Coaches and supports 12 -15 YYA as they progress through their levels of TIP support: active status, maintenance status, and follow-along status.
• Delivers evidence informed/based practices as supported by TIP Program Director and the Area Clinical Director.
• Participates in activities sponsored by the program or by an Access Center in support of the YYAs’ having fun, participating in advocacy or obtaining skills and knowledge.
• Collaborates with others service practitioners and educators from children’s mental health, education, adult mental health, child welfare, and rehabilitation as needed to ensure appropriate services for each YYA served.
• Assists in developing prevention (risk/crisis) plans (What’s Up) as backup support for those YYA who require them.
• Facilitates each YYAs’ person-centered planning and development of his/her individualized TIP Core Competency Plan.
• Works collaboratively with teachers and school guidance counselors in developing a person–centered plan in conjunction with each student and attends IEP meetings as an advocate for the YYA.
• Assists in conducting, arranging, or brokering the necessary services and supports for each YYA in accordance with the person-centered TIP Core Competency Plan.
• Collaborates with relevant public and private agencies to achieve the implementation of agreed upon (YYA and Facilitator) strategies.
• Develops interagency and community network relationships which improve access to relevant community services and benefits.
• Refers YYA to appropriate clinical, medical, and behavioral specialists, as requested.
• Maintains transition records on each YYA.
• Helps YYA in acquiring access to community settings and resources (e.g. employment, housing, social security benefits).
• Manages program resources in accordance with agency regulations.
• Works flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Provides on-call on a rotating basis for the YYA enrolled in the service.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an educational, social service, juvenile justice, and/or mental health settings in which the person provided counseling, training, therapy, and/or guidance to YYA and their families (with a Bachelor’s degree) or a minimum of 1 year experience in the above noted areas (with a Master’s degree).
• One year working in a strengths-based model serving YYA in the role of Facilitator.
• Preference will be given to those who have experience in working with YYA with emotional/behavioral dysregulation or psychiatric illness.
• Preferred /Required Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor’s degree preferred (although substantial experience may be substituted for education) in the social sciences, rehabilitation, and/or education fields (e.g. special education, psychology, social work).
• Driving Requirements: Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver’s license must be presented at the time of employment.
• Physical Effort: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.