Student Transition Specialist

Company: Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc.
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: June 10, 2021

Job Description:

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHEAST INDIANA, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Established: 8/19

Reviewed: 8/19,8/20

Revision: 8/19

POSITION TITLE:

Student Transition Specialist

LOCATION:

Corporate Office

DEPARTMENT:

Employment Services

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

Client Services Director

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

X Nonexempt

JOB STATUS:

Salaried

Corporate Non-Exempt

Hourly Support

X Hourly

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Works closely with Student Transition Coordinators and school teachers to determine programming and appropriate curriculum for Pre-Employment Transition Services.

2. Works closely with the Student Transition Coordinators and school teachers assisting in selecting candidates for the Pre-Employment Transition Services programs.

3. Completes all required documentation, reports, paperwork and billing for selected students and services accurately and in a timely manner.

4. Attends student/parent case conferences when appropriate.

5. Assists in formulating teaching outlines and determining appropriate instruction methods. Select or develop teaching aids - handouts, power point presentations, workbooks, etc.

6. Researches, recommends and prepares educational materials as needed.

7. Provides Pre-Employment Services in the school to students in individual and / or group settings; job exploration counseling, work based learning experiences, counseling on opportunities for post secondary education, workplace readiness training and instruction on self advocacy.

8. Identifies the individual needs of each student and updates the student portfolio to document the work readiness and accomplishments for potential employers.

9. Tests students to measure progress and evaluate the effectiveness of the training, document all outcomes.

10. Conducts on-site observations of individuals enrolled in work assessment/evaluation

components and documents findings as needed in the absence and direction of the Student Transition Coordinator.

15. Provides support services such as; job seeking skills, bus training or other transportation

assistance, advocacy and referral services as needed in the absence and direction of the Student Transition Coordinator.

16. Interacts cooperatively with co-workers and referral sources to ensure smooth delivery of

services.

17. Follows all safety rules and practices.

18. Performs all other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Client Services in

the process of carrying out the mission of Goodwill Industries.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Conducts needs assessments as directed.

2. May assist in conducting summer programs for students outside the regular school year

3. May assist in marketing student work-based learning experiences to businesses through the use of direct mailings/emails, personal/phone presentations, relationship building and networking.

4. Orders and maintains adequate supplies.

5. Works cooperatively with Employment Specialist and Job Support Specialist to provide support and training to individuals in other Goodwill services as necessary.

ATTENDANCE

As a non-exempt employee Goodwill depends on you to be at work as scheduled.

JOB PERFORMANCE

Reviewed upon initial hire at 30, 60 and 90 days, and annually thereafter, by the Director of Client Services.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-Employment Transition Services Students and other Training Program participants

EDUCATION

1. Bachelor's degree preferred.

2. Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid Certificates.

EXPERIENCE

2 - 3 years training and teaching experience

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

• Proficiency in use of computer (Microsoft Word, Excel and Access).

• Ability to work within the team concept.

• Ability to work in an efficient and organized manner.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

CREDENTIALS/LICENSES/SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

• Must provide proof of insurance for personal vehicle at approved levels (100/300.000 liability; 50,000 property damage.)

• Must have suitable driving record and be insurable by Goodwill Industries insurance carrier.

• Subject to random alcohol and drug testing as specified in the DrugFree Workplace Program.

• Fully comply with Goodwill's Code of Ethics.

COMMUNITY INTERACTION

Contact with students, other training program participants, co-workers, training sites, employers and schools systems.

EQUIPMENT

• Computer (Microsoft products)

• Telephone

• Fax

• Copier/Scanner

COMPLEXITY

Work that requires listening skills and judgment. Employee will make major decisions that could affect the efficiency and correctness of work.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Confidential information involved.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Activities:

1. Substantial: vision, hearing, talking, repetitive motions

2. Considerable: walking

3. Moderate: reaching, grasping, carrying

4. Occasional: lifting

5. Nominal: pushing, pulling

Other Activities:

The time spent traveling on agency business is: occasional.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work: Sitting; some walking, standing, carrying; no routine lifting over 10 pounds

Environmental Conditions:

The worker is subject to mainly indoor environmental conditions.

CODE OF ETHICS

All employees are responsible for being knowledgeable about Goodwill's code of ethics and respective policies and procedures, and for conducting themselves accordingly. Ethical conduct is expected at all times in all matters, whether or not a particular issue is specifically addressed in agency policies or procedures. Employees are expected to bring any questions about whether or not a specific situation presents a potential conflict with this policy to the attention of their manager.

EEO CLAUSE

It is the Agency's policy to afford equal opportunity to all regardless of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, or any other class protected by law, and to provide a work environment free of bias based on such categories. Any and all employment decisions will be administered in a non-discriminatory manner.

SAFETY STANDARDS

All employees are responsible for adhering to all published safety policies as well as the implementation of specific standards that may be assigned. Employees are expected to report unsafe conditions and unsafe acts. Supervisors are responsible for safety issues in assigned areas - ensure that all employees are informed and adhere to all safety policies/issues, use proper reporting mechanisms for dealing with safety hazards or incidents, and personally adhere to safety rules.

HARASSMENT

All employees are responsible for avoiding offensive or inappropriate behavior at work and are responsible for assuring the workplace is free from any type of harassment at all times. Employees are expected to be familiar with and follow all published procedures, including reporting incidences and cooperating with investigations.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT AND UNDERSTANDING

This job description is not to be construed as an allinclusive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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