Pediatric Transition Specialist - Education to Employment

Bethany Children's Health Center; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Children’s Health Center, located in Bethany, Oklahoma, seeks a dedicated specialist to develop and monitor individualized education and transition services for young adults with cognitive and/or physical disabilities. You will lead transitional programs, focus on employability skills, and collaborate with schools and community partners.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in special education, 2+ years of related experience, and a teaching certificate for Severe-Profound and/or

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in special education.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience working with young adults with cognitive and/or physical disabilities.
• License/Certification/Credential: Teaching Certificate for Severe-Profound and/or Mild-Moderate is required. Experience and/or emphasis in Secondary Transition Education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized educational and transition services by conducting vocational and transition assessments; developing internship/career plans; measuring participant progress; and ensuring compliance with applicable documentation requirements.
• Lead the implementation of transitional programs by providing classroom and workplace-based instruction focused on employability skills, career readiness, self-determination, communication, problem-solving, workplace professionalism, and successful transition to post-secondary education, training, and competitive integrated employment.
• Coordinate and support participant success in internship and employment settings by identifying accommodations and workplace supports, monitoring internship performance and measurable skill gains, facilitating employment planning meetings, supervising training supports, addressing barriers to employment, maintaining program outcome data, and supporting job placement and retention efforts.
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with school districts, families, employers, hospital departments, Department of Rehabilitation Services, and other community agencies to recruit participants, develop internship opportunities, coordinate services, and create pathways to competitive integrated employment.
• Assist with department events, programs, and conferences during the evening and/or weekend.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor’s degree in special education

Job description

Bethany Children’s Health Center, located in Bethany, Oklahoma, seeks a dedicated specialist to develop and monitor individualized education and transition services for young adults with cognitive and/or physical disabilities. You will lead transitional programs, focus on employability skills, and collaborate with schools and community partners.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in special education, 2+ years of related experience, and a teaching certificate for Severe-Profound and/or