Transition Coordinator

University of Southern Mississippi; Long Beach (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for a Transition Coordinator in Gulf Park, Long Beach, MS. The role coordinates day-to-day operations of transition to adulthood programs and services, including employment, volunteerism, independent living, and postsecondary education, in collaboration with the executive coordinator.

The position supervises a transition specialist, develops new programs, monitors plan of care, service coordination, internships, data collection, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in disability studies, social work, healthcare, special education, psychology, child and family sciences, counseling or related field.
• Three to five years of experience or training beyond a bachelor’s degree working with persons with disabilities providing transition training, technical assistance and/or direct services.

Responsibilities

• Researches, reviews and implements transition to adulthood best practice and training activities.
• Designs and oversees training to youth and young adults with disabilities, families, providers and employers.
• Coordinates and provides staff support for disseminating best practices at trainings and conferences.
• Cultivates partnerships with local, state, and national organizations to promote transition services.
• Coordinates compliance with internal program policies for all transition services.
• Guides staff to develop schedules, program structures, and training curricula.
• Documents and tracks transition activities including data collection for reports.
• Provides guidance for reporting and monitors implementation of transition services.
• Monitors advocacy support and self-sufficiency development to individuals with disabilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Transition to adulthood services

Disability services

Time management

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in disability studies, social work, healthcare, special education, psychology, child and family sciences, counseling or related field

Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Position: Transition Coordinator

Location: Gulf Park, 730 East Beach Boulevard, Long Beach, MS 39560, United States

Division: Institute for Disability Study

Position Type: Staff

Employment Status: Full Time

Grant Funded: Yes

Pay Grade: E08

Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

The Transition Coordinator coordinates day-to-day operations of transition to adulthood (employment, volunteerism, service, independent living, leadership, advocacy, and post‑secondary education) programs and services. This position works collaboratively with the executive coordinator for transition and provides guidance to the transition specialist in developing, implementing new programs, services and activities; maintaining existing programs, services and activities; monitoring person-centered plan (plan of care) development, service coordination/case management, and internships; and overseeing direct training and technical assistance to youth and young adults with disabilities, family members and those that serve them.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Researches, reviews and implements transition to adulthood best practice and research-based recommendations into transition to adulthood training and technical assistance activities.
• Designs, provides oversight and oversees quality monitoring of transition to adulthood best practice and research-based training to youth and young adults with disabilities, families, providers and the business community/employers.
• Coordinates and provides staff support and guidance in the dissemination of information regarding best practices at state, regional, or national trainings and conferences.
• Cultivates partnerships with local, state, and national organizations/agencies, as well as University staff, faculty, and departments to promote transition services.
• Coordinates compliance with internal program policies and regulations for all transition services.
• Works and provides guidance to transition staff to develop schedules, program structure, and training curricula.
• Documents and tracks all transition activities including data collection and quality monitoring for use in preparing reports for IDS and funding agencies.
• Provides guidance for reporting and monitors implementation of transition services including usage of intake forms, needs assessment tools and individual support plans.
• Monitors staff provision of advocacy support and self‑sufficiency development to individuals with disabilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in disability studies, social work, healthcare, special education, psychology, child and family sciences, counseling or related field. Three to five years of experience or training beyond a bachelor’s degree in working with persons with disabilities providing transition training, technical assistance and/or direct services.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of transition to adulthood services and supports.
• Knowledge of disability services and supports.
• Skill in managing one’s own time and the time of others.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to communicate verbally and through written means to interact with a diverse group of people.
• Skill in being detail‑orientated and timely with all required notes, files and documentation.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives.
• Ability to be resourceful and determined to provide a positive experience for others.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in disability studies, social work, healthcare, special education, psychology, child and family sciences, counseling or related field. Social work licensure or case management certification.

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.