Coordinator of Transitioning Students

General Purpose of the Job: Provide outreach and education; vocational assessment and planning; linkage and referral; as well as follow along services as needed to students and their families as they prepare to transition into adult vocational services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide outreach and establish a network with school districts, parent groups, ACCES-VR, OPWDD, and all related community resources supporting students and families preparing to transition into adult vocational services in order to identify students in need of additional support.
2. Provide education to students and families regarding vocational services available and the requirements to obtain such services.
3. Provide vocational assessments to assist students identify their vocational goals.
4. To drive the Mobile Assessment and Training Center to provide accessible community based training, education and assessments.
5. To provide vocational recommendations for each student and provide a plan with definable goals and strategies to attain them.
6. To assist students and families access services required to obtain their vocational desired outcomes.
7. To collaborate with personnel from the school district, ACCES VR and OPWDD systems to advance the program and meet the needs of the students.
8. To provide follow along services to students to monitor their progress and to lend additional education, support and advocacy as needed.
9. To complete all reporting required by the Family Support Grant.
10. To develop training and educational materials as needed.
11. To develop and maintain tracking systems related to networking and program activity.
12. To provide supervision and direction to the service coordinators working with the program.
13. All other related duties as assigned by the Director and Associate Director.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises one to two employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience

Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling with a CRC (Certified Rehabilitation Counseling) Credentials, Master’s Degree in Education, special education preferred, or School Psychology. Experience in training and counseling of individuals with developmental disabilities and acquired disabilities and/or those with similar barriers. Meet any ACCES-VR, OPWDD, DOL or other regulatory Agency Standards for the position. Two (2) years of direct assessment and counseling experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current Certified Rehabilitation Counseling Credentials.

Valid clean NYS Driver's License

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to safely drive the Mobile Assessment and Training Center. Ability to work as a team member. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.