Transition Coordinator

nLeague; Logansport (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A correctional services agency is seeking a Logansport Transition Specialist to oversee transition practices for youth in juvenile correctional facilities. The role involves implementing a life skills curriculum, evaluating student transition plans, participating in release committees, and helping youth re-enter public schools and the workforce. Ideal candidates will have experience with youth services, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of juvenile correctional practices. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young individuals.

Qualifications

• Experience with youth transition services.
• Understanding of juvenile correctional practices.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a life skills curriculum for students.
• Standardize transition practices using a handbook.
• Evaluate transition consultations conducted by teachers.
• Participate in weekly Administrative Release Committees.
• Follow up with released youth regarding their transition.
• Represent the department at conferences and meetings.
• Develop partnerships with workforce and educational organizations.
• Assist in creating individualized Education Learning Plans.
• Collaborate with agencies for re-entry services.
• Help students obtain required identification documents.
• Assist with public school transitions for students.
• Provide information on employment and apprenticeship opportunities.

Job description

Client

IN-DOC

Position

Logansport Transition Specialist

Location

Logansport Juvenile Correctional Facility 1118 South State Road 25, Logansport, IN 46947

Duration

8 + Months (Possibility of Extension)

Job ID

799441

Summary

The Transition Specialist for Indiana's Department of Correction: Division of Youth Services provides oversight to all transition-related practices in the State's juvenile correctional facilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Facilitate the implementation of a life skills curriculum, titled Next Steps.
• Utilize the Transition Coordinator Handbook in an effort to standardize the transition practices.
• Evaluate the five "Transition Consultations" to be completed by every student under the guidance of an assigned teacher.
• Participate every week in Administrative Release Committees (ARC) in each facility to confirm and reinforce the student's reentry plans.
• Do the follow-up phone calls to released youth at 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.
• Represent the Indiana Department of Correction- Division of Youth Services at many conferences and meetings.
• Assist in the development of a partnership with Indiana's Department of Workforce Development, HIRE, and Indiana University’s HOPE Mentoring.
• Assist in the development of the individualized Education Learning Plan for each youth upon entry at the facility.
• Work with state, county and private agencies to provide re-entry services for youth transitioning back into the community.
• Assist students with obtaining social security cards, state identification, driver’s licenses, birth certificates, and additional documentation.
• Assist students with transitioning back to public schools.
• Assist students with employment, apprenticeship programs, and military service information.