Transition Consultant-Starke County

Cardinal Services, Inc. of Indiana; Indiana; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

EAP

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Cardinal Services seeks a Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Transition Consultant to help students with disabilities (ages 14-22) prepare for meaningful futures through hands-on learning, self-advocacy instruction, and career exploration.

You will collaborate with schools, families, employers, and VR counselors to build confidence, develop job skills, and provide workplace readiness and supported work-based learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working positively and professionally with youth.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Comfortable leading group activities and adapting to diverse learning needs.
• Must pass all background checks.
• Must hold a valid driver's license (3+ years) and have reliable transportation with active auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver group and individual Pre-ETS services such as career exploration, workplace readiness, and self-advocacy instruction.
• Support students in developing employment skills and participating in work-based learning experiences.
• Collaborate with schools, VR counselors, families, and community employers.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with program standards.
• Participate in required training and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Youth engagement

Communication

Organization

Time management

Group facilitation

Job description

Location: Primarily Starke County, with possible assignments in surrounding counties (secondary and postsecondary schools)
Pay: $17.52/hour
Schedule: Full-time Monday-Friday 8 am-4 pm Flex, 40 hours per week aligned with the school-year schedule

About the Role

Join Cardinal Services as a Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Transition Consultant!
In this rewarding role, you'll help students with disabilities (ages 14-22) prepare for meaningful futures through hands-on learning, self-advocacy instruction, and career exploration. You'll collaborate with schools, families, employers, and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselors to help students build confidence, develop job skills, and explore education and employment opportunities.

Responsibilities

Deliver group and individual Pre-ETS services such as career exploration, workplace readiness, and self-advocacy instruction.

Support students in developing employment skills and participating in work-based learning experiences.

Collaborate with schools, VR counselors, families, and community employers.

Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with program standards.

Participate in required training and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

Experience working positively and professionally with youth.

Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.

Comfortable leading group activities and adapting to diverse learning needs.

Must pass all background checks.

Must hold a valid driver's license (3+ years) and have reliable transportation with active auto insurance.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement Plan

Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

Employee Referral Bonus

Holiday Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Training and Continued Education Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Additional Information

All Cardinal Services locations are tobacco-free.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and ADA compliant.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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