Youth Transition Program Specialist

4 weeks ago

Medford, Oregon, United States Oregon Public Schools Full time
Job Title: YTP Transition Specialist

Category: Special Education Support Staff - Classified

The Southern Oregon ESD is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative individual to work with youth in Jackson County, ages, to provide Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS). The focus of the work will be to meet with students, individually and in groups, to deliver Pre-ETS in the following key areas:

  • Self-Advocacy
  • Workplace Readiness
  • Job Exploration
  • Work-Based Learning Experiences
  • Counseling on Post-Secondary Education and Training Opportunities

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with high school teams, students, parents, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselors, and other community partners to provide enhanced Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) and core Youth Transition Program (YTP) services for eligible participants within the component districts.

The overall goal is to assist transition age students who experience disabilities in securing appropriate, meaningful employment and/or post-secondary education to ensure success and independence as adult members of society.

Essential Functions:

  • Work with students to evaluate and improve performance of self-help, communication, social, behavioral, academic, vocational, and independent living skills across school and community settings in relation to transition planning.
  • Participate as a member of the IEP team to identify and address transition needs of students.
  • Collaborate with school staff to provide transition planning, including provision of transition services related to post-secondary training, education, employment, and independent living skills.
  • Develop and deliver Pre-ETS based on participant needs and goals, resources available, and guiding principles of the Youth Transition Program.
  • Develop and monitor school and community-based work experience sites.
  • Facilitate training and evaluation of students in vocational training and work-based activities and experiences.
  • Identify and refer participants to VR, and assist VR in referring participants to appropriate employment-related sources of assistance.
  • Gather and provide documentation as required by WIOA of disability, key informant information, and other relevant information for each participant to assist VR in determining participants' eligibility for VR services and to identify vocational goals and supports.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain student vocational records and data regarding daily living vocational experiences.
  • Consult with, and cooperatively plan vocational and transition activities with students, parents, related service providers, community employment partners, and involved social service agencies.
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with ESD/local district staff, parents, community, service agency personnel, and local employers.
  • Participate in professional growth activities.
  • Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about participants, families, and staff.
  • Demonstrate understanding of IDEA, FAPE, and the provision of employment-related transition activities for students and youth with disabilities as set forth in WIOA.
  • Comply with local district and ESD rules and policies.
  • Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
  • Perform job-related tasks as designated by supervisor.

Minimum Prerequisites:

  • High School Diploma.
  • Three years' experience, preferred, working in a transition program (or educational setting requiring similar skills) and/or providing vocational services to students in a school or community setting, OR three years' experience working in an agency setting providing transition, vocational, or related services to youth.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of effective delivery of transition services, community and employment expectations, and vocational training strategies for students with disabilities.
  • Demonstrated competence regarding use of computers and other technology devices and systems for communication, data recording and reporting, and student instructions and support.
  • Ability to obtain CPR and first aid certification.
  • Possess valid Oregon Driver License.

Physical Requirements:

  • Stand/Walk: 4-6 Hrs/Day
  • Sit/Sit on Floor: 4-6 Hrs/Day
  • Drive: 4-6 Hrs/Day
  • Bending: Frequently
  • Squat: Frequently
  • Climb Stairs: Frequently
  • Single Grasping: Frequently
  • Pushing: Frequently
  • Pulling: Frequently
  • Fine Manipulation: Frequently
  • Repetitive Foot Controls: Not At All
  • Lifting (less than 25 lbs): Frequently
  • Lifting lbs): Frequently
  • Lifting lbs): Frequently
  • Lifting lbs): Frequently
  • Shift position quickly: Limited
  • Strength/endurance: Limited

Equal Opportunity:

SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

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