Student Transition Coordinator (DeKalb, Noble and Steuben Counties)

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is seeking a part‑time Student Transition Coordinator to partner with school districts in DeKalb, Noble, and Steuben counties.

This role supports Pre‑Employment Transition Services by collaborating with administrators, teachers, and area employers to identify programming and placement opportunities. You will document student progress, coordinate services, and help students explore post‑secondary options, work‑based learning, and self‑advocacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or an Associate Degree with 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to build relationships with area employers for work‑based learning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must pass background check and have a valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and document Pre‑Employment Transition Services programming.
• Collaborate with VP of Transition Services to ensure VR program and contract compliance.
• Standardize delivery of Pre‑ETs services and use of tech for remote services.
• Engage students with curriculum and activities supporting growth in core service areas.
• Create and maintain forms/records for Pre‑ETs and track activities.
• Coordinate with area school systems for Pre‑Employment Services.
• Work with school administration, Student Transition Coordinators, and teachers on curriculum.
• Assist in selecting candidates for Pre‑Employment Transition Services programs.
• Complete all documentation, reports, and billing accurately and timely.
• Attend student/parent case conferences when appropriate.
• Provide Pre‑Employment Services in individual and group settings.
• Identify student needs and document work readiness for employers.
• Market student work‑based learning experiences to area businesses.
• Maintain relationships with work‑based learning site employers.
• Create and maintain summer program activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Technology proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred or Associate degree with 1–3 years experience

Tools

Smartphone

Laptop

Job description

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is looking for a Student Transition Coordinator to work with school districts in DeKalb, Noble, and Steuben counties in Indiana. This is a part‑time position, but has the potential to evolve into full time.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A STUDENT TRANSITION COORDINATOR

As a Student Transition Coordinator, you will work closely with school administration and teachers to determine programming, curriculum, and selecting candidates for Pre‑Employment Transition Services. You will also create and maintain relationships with area employers who can provide work‑based experience job sites for our students.

Services that you will provide to the students could be in individual or group settings and could include job exploration counseling, work‑based learning experiences, counseling on opportunities for post‑secondary education, workplace readiness training, and instruction on self‑advocacy. You will also provide support services such as job‑seeking skills, bus training or other transportation, advocacy, referral services, or crisis intervention. Student progress and service documentation will be entered into a statewide portal. The schedule offers built‑in seasonal flexibility and academic‑calendar alignment.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A STUDENT TRANSITION COORDINATOR

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred or Associate Degree and 1‑3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• The ability to develop and maintain relationships with area employers who can provide work‑based learning experiences for our students.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in the use of smartphone and laptop computer.
• Must be able to pass a background check and have a valid driver’s license with a suitable driving record.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate and document the functions/programming of the Pre‑Employment Transition Services program.
• Work collaboratively with the VP of Transition Services in reviewing and ensuring VR program and contract compliance.
• Standardize the delivery of services for the Pre‑ETs process, including technology/software used to facilitate remote services.
• Able to creatively engage students with curriculum and activities that promote growth in the five core service areas of focus. Formulate teaching outlines and determine appropriate instruction methods. Select or develop teaching aids—handouts, PowerPoint presentations, workbooks, etc.
• Create, document, and maintain forms and records used for Pre‑ETs services, including methods of tracking Pre‑ETs activities, students, and schools.
• Coordinate assigned area school systems for Pre‑Employment Services.
• Work closely with school administration, Student Transition Coordinators, and teachers to determine programming and appropriate curriculum for Pre‑Employment Transition Services.
• Assist in selecting candidates for the Pre‑Employment Transition Services programs.
• Complete all required documentation, reports, paperwork, and billing for selected students and services accurately and in a timely manner.
• Attend student/parent case conferences when appropriate.
• Provide Pre‑Employment Services to students in individual and/or group settings; job exploration counseling, work‑based learning experiences, counseling on opportunities for post‑secondary education, workplace readiness training, and instruction on self‑advocacy.
• Identify the individual needs of each student and create a portfolio to document work readiness and accomplishments for potential employers.
• Market student work‑based learning experiences to area businesses through the use of direct mailings/emails, personal/phone presentations, relationship building, and networking.
• Maintain relationships with area work‑based learning experience site employers.
• Create and maintain summer program activities.