Transition Specialist - Residential Programs

UNITED METHODIST CHILDRENS HOME OF NORTH GEORGIA CONFERENCE; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITED METHODIST CHILDRENS HOME OF NORTH GEORGIA CONFERENCE in Tucker, GA seeks a dedicated professional to supervise and support youth, develop individualized plans, and teach essential life and job-readiness skills. The role involves coordinating with Life Coaches, ensuring safety, documenting progress, and facilitating access to medical, dental, mental health, and educational services.

Flexibility for varied shifts and travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in human services, social work, nonprofit management or behavioral health preferred.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred.
• Minimum two years of work experience in Georgia-regulated child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor youth progress based on individualized plans and safety protocols.
• Orient new clients and communicate program expectations clearly.
• Collaborate with Life Coaches and staff to implement individualized youth plans.
• Teach and reinforce life skills including budgeting, grocery shopping, and daily living tasks.
• Provide job readiness support: resume writing, interview prep, and job search strategies.
• Document at least four independent living skills activities weekly per youth.
• Ensure access to emergency contact information and medical/educational services.
• Maintain secure access to youth residences and incident reporting per guidelines.
• Participate in service meetings and maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Attend required training and travel as needed; operate agency vehicle per policy.

Skills

Therapeutic relationships

Need assessment

Service planning

Confidentiality

Data entry

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor of Science in human services

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Key RequirementsSupervise and monitor youth progress based on skill development and maturity, following individualized supervision and safety plans.Orient new clients upon program entry and clearly communicate expectations.Collaborate with Life Coaches and program staff to create and implement individualized plans for each youth.Teach and reinforce life skills tailored to client needs, including grocery shopping, personal care, daily living tasks, communication, budgeting, community living, social skills, and mobility.Document at least four individualized independent living skills development activities per youth each week, aligned with their goals.Provide job readiness support, including résumé writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies.Support and monitor weekly budgeting and basic financial management skills.Ensure youth have access to emergency support by providing relevant contact information.Maintain secure access to youth residences for safety and support, including proper handling of keys.Reinforce program expectations to promote safety, personal growth, and life skill development.Assist youth in engaging with recreational and leisure activities within the community.Utilize evidence-informed practices to support positive behavior change and implement individualized service plans.Ensure supervision practices allow observation of healthy life skills and sound decision-making.Participate in service meetings with team members and other professionals as appropriate.Maintain supervision standards and ensure youth are emotionally and physically safe at all times.Accurately document all reportable and non-reportable incidents and notify appropriate parties per program guidelines.Promote social and financial independence among youth, reducing the need for direct oversight.Establish consistent schedules, routines, and engaging environments for youth in the program.Assist clients in accessing medical, dental, mental health, and educational services.Provide transportation for youth to appointments, interviews, job fairs, school, and work as needed.Complete all required documentation and recordkeeping accurately and on time.Maintain strict confidentiality and uphold professional boundaries.Allocate work hours to caseload responsibilities as directed by the supervisor.Maintain required certifications and complete ongoing training.Adhere to organizational policies and demonstrate support for the agency’s mission, vision, and values.Administer life skills assessments at scheduled intervals to monitor progress and guide service planning.Requirements• 21 Years of age or older• High school diploma or equivalent is required; a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in the area of human services, social work, non-profit management or behavioral health is preferred; Master’s Degree in Social Work also preferred• Minimum two years of work experience in a State of Georgia-regulated child welfare program is required; experience working with older adolescent population preferred• Possess a valid Georgia driver’s license• Computer skills including basic proficiency and experience working with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Power point, Excel and ability to perform data entry tasks• Be familiar with and perform duties in accordance with RBWO (Room Board and Watchful Oversight) standards.• Subject to flexible hours, including split shifts or varied days and times, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends, depending on program needs• Regularly travel in the community, drives an agency-owned vehicle, and transports clients• Must participate in at least twenty-four (24) hours of annual training. At least twelve (12) hours should be directly related to work with teens including understanding developmental needs of adolescents and strength-based assessments• Willing to enthusiastically support the mission, vision and values of Wellroot Essential Demonstrated Skills and Abilities:• Ability to develop and maintain professionally appropriate therapeutic relationships with each client; ability to maintain positive working relationships with staff and other related persons• Ability to complete a needs assessment of client’s independent living skills• Understanding of service planning and person-centered planning and delivery • General knowledge of social services, record keeping, reporting requirements and confidentiality• Ability to read, write and speak the English language at a level that meets the performance requirements• Ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action • Ability and willingness to maintain a positive demeanor• Ability to effectively communicate with others• Willingness to respect the lifestyle choices of others, including but not limited to sexuality, religion, and political affiliation• Ability to implement any therapeutic intervention as required• Consistent demonstration of emotional stability• Ability and willingness to follow deadlines and/or complete assignments/trainings as assigned by supervisorWork Requirements• Regularly travel in the community, drives an agency-owned vehicle, and transports clients• Work in a variety of settings • Sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, move, squat, climb stairs, reach above shoulder level, kneels, pus, or pull intermittently during working hours • Has regular contact with clients and their staff, family members, and the general public• May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset clients, staff, family members, or the general public• May be subject to physically aggressive clients and may be required to apply crisis intervention strategies• May be required to assist clients in hygiene• Attend and participate in a variety of educational programs designed to increase knowledge and expertise in the field • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds