Pre-ETS Transition Consultant for Whitley County

Cardinal Services, Inc. of Indiana; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Services, Inc. of Indiana is seeking a Pre-ETS Transition Consultant to deliver five required WIOA Pre-ETS activities for students aged 14–22 in Whitley County.

The role involves group and individual instruction across assigned schools, ensuring career exploration, work-based learning coordination, readiness training, counseling on post-secondary opportunities, and self-advocacy support. The position is full-time, on-site in Fort Wayne area with an hourly rate of $17.18, and requires

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work positively and professionally with youth.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills while engaging students.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage schedules across multiple school locations.
• Comfort facilitating activities, leading instruction, and supporting diverse learning styles.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) individually and in groups.
• Support students in developing employment-related skills and self-advocacy.
• Maintain timely documentation per program standards.
• Collaborate with schools, VR counselors, families, and partners.
• Travel between assigned schools and community locations as needed.

Skills

Youth engagement

Interpersonal communication

Schedule planning

Facilitation

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Job description

Pre-ETS Transition Consultant for Whitley County

Job Category: Professional

Requisition Number: PREET002407

• Posted : August 5, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Fort Wayne, IN 46825, USA

Description

Pre-ETS Transition Consultant

Location: Whitley County, USA
Hourly Rate: $17.18
Type: Full-Time

Summary: The Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Transition Consultant delivers the five required WIOA Pre-ETS activities to students with disabilities ages 14–22 who are eligible or potentially eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR). This position provides group and individual instruction across assigned schools, ensuring high-quality career exploration, work-based learning coordination, workplace readiness training, counseling on post-secondary opportunities, and self-advocacy instruction. Transition Consultants work directly with school personnel, VR counselors, families, and community partners to prepare students for future education, training, and competitive integrated employment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized and group-based Pre-Employment Transition Services that promote independence, career readiness, and successful transition to employment or post-secondary training.
• Support students in developing employment-related skills such as career exploration, self-advocacy, workplace readiness, and participation in work-based learning opportunities.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with program and agency standards.
• Collaborate with schools, VR counselors, employers, families, and community partners.
• Ensure services adhere to state and federal guidelines, including WIOA and VR requirements.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and required Pre-ETS trainings.
• Support students in achieving individualized transition goals that foster growth, independence, and preparation for competitive integrated employment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work positively and professionally with youth.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage students in both group and individual settings.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage schedules or activities across multiple school locations.
• Comfort facilitating activities, leading instruction, and supporting students with varying learning styles.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
• Motivated, flexible, and able to adapt to changing school environments or student needs.

Requirements

• Must pass all background checks required by the agency and participating school districts.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license for at least two (3) years and be able to travel between assigned schools and community locations.
• Must carry active auto insurance and have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to travel between assigned schools and community locations.
• Must be able to meet documentation and compliance expectations.
• Must adhere with all departmental SOPs, policies, trainings, and outlined expectations.

Working Conditions

• This full-time position follows the academic school year, with most direct services delivered during standard school hours.
• Weekly hours total 40; however, the daily schedule may vary based on school calendars, student needs, and planned activities.
• Compensation is structured to remain consistent throughout the year.
• Work is primarily performed in school environments, including classrooms, resource rooms, conference spaces, and other designated areas within middle and high schools.
• Frequent travel between multiple school locations and occasional community sites (employers, work-based learning locations, colleges, training sites) is required during the school year.
• Standard work occurs during school hours, but variations in daily schedules may occur based on school bell times, transportation needs, student schedules, and planned activities.
• Work involves regular interaction with adolescents, including students with diverse learning needs, disabilities, and communication styles.
• Moderate physical activity may be required, including walking through school buildings, accompanying students during job shadows or work-based experiences, and transporting program materials.
• Administrative tasks, such as documentation, emails, and virtual meetings, may be performed in an office setting, remotely, or between school visits as permitted by agency policy.
• Noise levels vary from quiet office or classroom spaces to louder hallways or community settings.
• Exposure to typical school environment factors such as bell schedules, transitions between classes, group activities, and varying room temperatures.
• Occasional evening or daytime events such as school meetings, family nights, employer tours, or VR collaboration meetings may occur based on program needs.

EEO/ADA Compliant

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