Transition Specialist

OE Enterprises, Inc; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

OE Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Transition Specialist to deliver Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to students with disabilities across school, community, and workplace settings.

You will provide engaging instruction on career exploration, workplace readiness, self-advocacy, and postsecondary planning. You will coordinate job shadowing, internships, and work-based learning, build partnerships with schools and community providers, monitor progress, and document outcomes to meet

Qualifications

• Ability to establish positive relationships with students and serve as an effective and professional role model.
• Strong desire to motivate, coach, and engage adolescents from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of employment, transition, or disability services is preferred.
• Ability to problem-solve, adapt to changing priorities, and exercise sound judgment.
• Exercises sound judgment and initiative by anticipating needs, following through on responsibilities, and taking appropriate action with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to students with disabilities in school, community, and workplace settings through individual, small-group, and large-group instruction.
• Deliver engaging instruction and activities related to career exploration, workplace readiness, self-advocacy, postsecondary education planning, and employment preparation.
• Plan, coordinate, supervise, and support students participating in job shadowing experiences, internships, work-based learning opportunities, and community-based activities.
• Assist students in developing workplace skills, professional behaviors, and strategies for success in employment and educational settings.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with school personnel, parents/guardians, employers, community partners, and vocational rehabilitation staff to support student outcomes.
• Monitor student progress and provide guidance, feedback, and support to help students achieve individual goals.
• Complete and maintain accurate service documentation, attendance records, case notes, and program reports in accordance with agency and funding requirements.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities as assigned.
• Travel between schools, OE offices, community locations, and employer worksites as needed to provide services and support students.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Organization

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Disability services knowledge

Job description

• Provide Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to students with disabilities in school, community, and workplace settings through individual, small-group, and large-group instruction.
• Deliver engaging instruction and activities related to career exploration, workplace readiness, self-advocacy, postsecondary education planning, and employment preparation.
• Plan, coordinate, supervise, and support students participating in job shadowing experiences, internships, work-based learning opportunities, and community-based activities.
• Assist students in developing workplace skills, professional behaviors, and strategies for success in employment and educational settings.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with school personnel, parents/guardians, employers, community partners, and vocational rehabilitation staff to support student outcomes.
• Monitor student progress and provide guidance, feedback, and support to help students achieve individual goals.
• Complete and maintain accurate service documentation, attendance records, case notes, and program reports in accordance with agency and funding requirements.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities as assigned.
• Travel between schools, OE offices, community locations, and employer worksites as needed to provide services and support students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to establish positive relationships with students and serve as an effective and professional role model.
• Strong desire to motivate, coach, and engage adolescents from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a variety of environments, including schools, businesses, community locations, and office settings.
• Knowledge of employment, transition, or disability services is preferred.
• Ability to problem-solve, adapt to changing priorities, and exercise sound judgment.
• Exercises sound judgment and initiative by anticipating needs, following through on responsibilities, and taking appropriate action with minimal supervision.

Working Conditions and Additional Information

• Work hours generally follow the school calendar and are typically Monday through Friday during the academic year.
• During school breaks and summer months, the Transition Specialist may provide support for internships, summer camps, employment experiences, and other program activities. Work schedules may vary based on program needs.
• Primary work locations include local high schools, employer worksites, community sites, and OE offices.
• The position requires standing, walking, transporting program materials, and actively supporting students in educational and community environments.