Student Transition Advocate (Disabilities)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Early Reach Coordinator for the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services. You will work with students with disabilities, providing counseling, advocacy, and coordination to support successful transitions from school to work across Cambria, Indiana, Somerset, and Westmoreland counties.

Responsibilities include vocational counseling, needs assessments, connecting families with community resources, building school partnerships, aiding with

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Social Worker 1 or Forensic Social Worker 1 (or equivalent) with ongoing Commonwealth employment.
• Two years of experience as a Social Worker 1 with a bachelor's in social work or social welfare, or
• Two years of professional experience providing direct public or private social work services with a bachelor's in social work or social welfare.
• A master's degree in social work or social welfare.
• Applicants may be considered within 3 months of graduation.
• Must meet PA residency requirements and perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide vocational counseling, guidance, referrals and advocacy to support transitions to employment.
• Gather and evaluate educational, medical, vocational and personal information to identify needs and goals.
• Coordinate connections with community agencies and educational programs for student services.
• Collaborate with schools, families and service providers to develop transition plans.
• Assist with rehabilitation service applications and prepare information for eligibility determinations.
• Deliver public outreach and promote vocational rehabilitation services in the community.

Skills

Social work experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or social welfare

Master's degree in social work or social welfare

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Early Reach Coordinator for the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services. You will work with students with disabilities, providing counseling, advocacy, and coordination to support successful transitions from school to work across Cambria, Indiana, Somerset, and Westmoreland counties.

Responsibilities include vocational counseling, needs assessments, connecting families with community resources, building school partnerships, aiding with