Coordinator of Transition Services

St. Louis Arc•Olivette, MO

1d•$51,000•Onsite

About The Position

We empower people to live their best life. That is our mission—not only to those we serve, but to those we employ. This mutually shared sense of purpose drives our decisions and actions. Come as you are and achieve better lives as part of the St. Louis Arc family of individuals in this vital role of Coordinator of Transition Services. To further our mission of helping individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to live their best possible lives, the St. Louis Arc is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic professional to join our Transition Services team. This is a full-time, 40 hours/week Monday-Friday salaried role with an annual salary of $51,000. Since 1950, people with disabilities and their families have been placing their trust with the St. Louis Arc. Today, our 400+ team members serve more than 4,500 children, teens, and adults with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

Requirements

One year of experience in the intellectual and developmental disabilities field
Knowledge of curriculum and program development, proficient computer skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to learn various technology platforms and teach these to participants
General knowledge of special education services and options post-high school
General knowledge of current transition services offered through St. Louis Arc and in the St. Louis metropolitan region.
Strong understanding of how best to support teens and young adults with disabilities
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to foster and maintain relationships with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders
Strong leadership, organization, and relationship-building skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree is strongly preferred, in social work, special education, non-profit management, or related field
Two or more years of transition services preferred
Experience in non-profits preferred

Responsibilities

Support young people with intellectual/developmental disabilities as they prepare for adulthood, connecting them with skills, resources, and opportunities for success
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
Plan and facilitate Bounce Forward events, transition services resources fairs, and other various relevant events throughout the metropolitan region as needed