Coordinator of Transition Services

St. Louis Arc • Saint Louis, MO

125d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join St. Louis Arc and APPLY NOW to the Coordinator of Transition Services position! The Coordinator of Transition Services is responsible for supporting individuals who are transitioning to adulthood and have a goal of living independently. This position coordinates NextED programming through curriculum-based classes and summer programs at community locations. This position works with families to identify next steps in skill building for individuals and connects them to other departments within the St. Louis Arc as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required in social work, special education, non-profit management or related field
• Three or more years of transition services preferred
• Experience in non-profits preferred
• One year of experience in the intellectual and developmental disabilities field
• Agency online and classroom based training

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to quickly learn various technology platforms and teach these to participants
• General knowledge of special education services and options post-high school
• Ability to write and speak English fluently
• General knowledge of current transition services offered through St. Louis Arc and in the St. Louis metropolitan region
• General understanding of current trends
• Knowledge of curriculum and program development
• Strong understanding of how best to support teens and young adults with disabilities

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Arc Core Values of Respect, Collaboration, and Empowerment
• Meet with families and transition-age individuals to complete intakes for NextED and determine supports needed and best fit for programs
• Oversee implementation of NextED Independent Living Skills Curriculum; assess and evaluate success of curriculum, recommend needed adjustments when identified
• Facilitate NextEd sessions (year-round), collaborating with other Next staff
• Ensure appropriate documentation is completed
• Research best practices for programming, curriculum, and evaluation tools
• Supervise between two and five part-time staff for summer programming and independent living classes
• Mentor and collaborate with practicum students and interns as needed, complete appropriate documentation for their programs
• Collaborate with other departments and programs such as Launch, Family Support, Connect
• Collaborate with the Life Tech team on programmatic technology and virtual support strategies
• Attend Bounce Forward events, transition services resources fairs, and other various relevant events throughout the metropolitan region as needed
• Demonstrate and support all St. Louis Arc Diversity and Inclusion practices/initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree