Youth Transition Specialist - Disability Supports

Lifelong Access; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive, positive, and friendlyteam

Professional development, training, &l

Flexible schedule options

Comprehensive benefit plans

Generous paid time off includingvac...

Job summary

Lifelong Access is a mission-driven organization helping individuals with developmental disabilities connect to their community through a continuum of supports. We seek a Transition Assistant to support High School Transition and Supported Employment programs, helping students learn new skills and plan for adulthood.

You will assist job seekers in attaining a rewarding career path. The role involves on-the-job coaching, collaboration with the Transition Coordinator, community presentations, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of experience supporting people with disabilities.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) required.
• Ability to work weekdays and early weeknights.
• Willing to travel to rural communities in McLean County.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Illinois driver’s license with safe driving record.
• Current proof of automobile insurance.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support in programming, mini discovery, and IEP meeting attendance, on-the-job coaching, and job development activities.
• Present information through community presentations/networking events.
• Collaborate with the Transition Coordinator to plan programming.
• Assist with transportation of program participants when necessary, utilizing company vehicles
• Order and organize supplies for Transition programming.
• Assist the Transition and Supported Employment teams with supports when needed.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Lifelong Access is a mission-driven organization helping individuals with developmental disabilities connect to their community through a continuum of supports. We seek a Transition Assistant to support High School Transition and Supported Employment programs, helping students learn new skills and plan for adulthood.

You will assist job seekers in attaining a rewarding career path. The role involves on-the-job coaching, collaboration with the Transition Coordinator, community presentations, and