TRANSITION COORDINATOR-WAE

Office of Juvenile Justice; Columbia (LA); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,306,000; Part time

Job summary

Office of Juvenile Justice in Columbia, LA is seeking a Transition Coordinator to support educational continuity for youth moving between community schools and secure-care settings. You will develop tailored academic plans, maintain school and family communications, and assist youth in transitioning back to community education environments with case managers and educational staff.

This part-time role emphasizes organization and collaboration to achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or Social Sciences required.
• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate or Ancillary Teaching Certificate required.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate educational transitions for youth entering, residing in, and exiting secure-care programs.
• Serve as liaison between OJJ education staff, case managers, and community schools.
• Develop individualized academic transition plans aligned with student needs and goals.
• Communicate with home schools about assignments, release dates, schedules, credits, and grades.
• Conduct follow-up after release to track progress and support reintegration.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams and PBIS program planning and evaluation.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for legal compliance and continuity of services.

Skills

Clear communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in Education or Social Sciences

Louisiana Teaching Certificate or Ancillary Teaching Certificate

Job description

Office of Juvenile Justice

Columbia Center for Youth

132 LA-850, Columbia, LA 71418, USA

https://ojj.la.gov/location/swanson-center-for-youth-columbia

The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a dedicated Transition Coordinator to support educational continuity and successful re-entry for youth transitioning between community schools and secure-care settings. This role is ideal for a professional who communicates clearly, collaborates effectively, and values structured, student-centered planning.

As a Transition Coordinator, you’ll help develop individualized academic plans, maintain communication with schools and families, and support youth as they move into secure care and back into community education environments. You’ll work closely with case managers, educational staff, and community partners to ensure students receive the guidance, resources, and follow-up needed for long-term success.

If you’re organized, proactive, and committed to supporting positive educational outcomes for youth, this position offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to OJJ’s mission.

• Must have a Master's Degree or Higher in Education or a Social Sciences area.
• A Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate or Ancillary Teaching Certificate.

To coordinate educational transitions for youth entering, residing in, and exiting secure-care programs; to serve as liaison between OJJ educational staff, case managers, community schools, and other stakeholders; and to ensure continuity of academic services and compliance with individualized transition planning requirements.

Level of Work: Programmatic / Educational Support

Supervision Received: General direction from the Director of Education or designated supervisory staff.

Job Distinctions: This position is responsible for coordinating academic transitions for youth assigned to secure care and returning to community schools or post-secondary pathways. Work involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, community schools, families, and OJJ staff to ensure continuity of educational services and compliance with statutory transition-planning requirements.

Job Duties:

The Transition Coordinator supports students in successfully reintegrating into schools, communities, and vocational programs.

• Coordinates educational transitions — serves as liaison between OJJ education staff, case managers, and community schools to support smooth transitions into and out of secure care.
• Develops individualized academic plans — prepares tailored transition plans for court proceedings and educational teams, ensuring alignment with student needs and post-secondary goals.
• Communicates with home schools — shares assignment and release dates, schedules, credits, and grades to support continuity of education.
• Conducts follow-up after release — tracks student progress, monitors withdrawals/dropouts, and maintains ongoing contact to support successful reintegration.
• Supports dropout prevention — identifies students at risk of disengagement and collaborates with stakeholders to provide interventions and resources.
• Maintains comprehensive documentation — keeps accurate logs, case records, reports, and assessments to ensure continuity of services and compliance with legal requirements.
• Participates in multidisciplinary teams — provides assessments, attends staffings, monitors PBIS programming, and contributes to program planning and evaluation.

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location: This vacancy is located at Columbia Center for Youth in Columbia, Louisiana.

Appointment Type: This is a part-time Transition Coordinator position.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on experience.

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c).

The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.