Disability Innovation Fund Transition Navigator 2026-02540

State of Wyoming•Riverton, WY

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is seeking a creative, motivated Transition Navigator for its grant-funded Pathways to Progress (P2P) program. The role supports school-age students as they explore career options and navigate the transition process. The navigator recruits eligible students, provides basic case management, and works with stakeholders, assigned school districts, and a regional Center for Independent Living to coordinate career exploration services and referrals to mental health programs. The position travels extensively throughout Fremont County, Wyoming, including Riverton, Lander, Shoshoni, Fort Washakie, Arapaho, Ethete, St. Stephens, and Hudson. The navigator develops and facilitates local transition council teams and creates individual and group opportunities for students to explore careers. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, non-exempt at-will employee contract position. Limited state benefits are available; the position does not include paid time off or holiday pay. Employment offers are contingent on a successful background check.

Requirements

Ability to work cooperatively with Local Education Agencies, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, and Workforce offices.
Ability to be proactive, organized, and manage caseloads.
Knowledge of IEPs, 504 Plans, and applicable regulations.
Knowledge of informed choice, confidentiality, and conflicts of interest.
Knowledge of disability rights, culture, and history.
Skill working with people with disabilities and communicating sensitively, respectfully, and effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and languages.
Public-speaking skills.
Ability to work within one's scope of practice, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and to delegate, refer, or communicate when a duty is outside that scope.
Ability to travel throughout Fremont County.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field; an associate degree in a human service field combined with extensive experience may also be considered.
One year of experience working with youth in transition or providing Pre-Employment Transition Services to students with disabilities.
Equivalent combinations of related education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Recruit eligible students for the Pathways to Progress (P2P) program.
Participate in outreach activities to promote the P2P program.
Collaborate with stakeholders, assigned school districts, and Centers for Independent Living.
Develop creative and innovative individual and group opportunities for students to engage in career exploration.
Network with local employers to build positive relationships and create student work-experience sites.
Provide basic case management to help enrolled students access partner services and mental health care, as applicable.
Mentor students by offering support, encouragement, and inspiration as they explore their futures.
Develop and facilitate local transition council teams to support the P2P program and its efforts.
Travel throughout Fremont County.