Education Transition Specialist

KVC Health Systems•Hiawatha, KS

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Education Transition Specialist provides transitional independent living resources to Case Managers for youth ages 16 and older in the foster care contract. The position serves Hiawatha, Kansas, follows a full-time hybrid schedule with two required office days, and involves light travel.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Driver’s license and auto insurance.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Intermediate computer skills, including typing/keyboarding and use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Previous office experience.
Experience with high-risk children or children in foster care.

Responsibilities

Schedule and host transition meetings for youth aging out of care.
Attend case planning conferences for youth age 16 and older to explain DCF benefits.
Complete the Education Enrollment Information for School Placement Form (EEISPF) and send it to enrolling schools.
Assemble transition packets for Case Managers and youth that outline the benefit package available through DCF.
Locate and maintain three scholarship opportunities for youth who qualify for ETV benefits; request Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for children in care.
Recruit and support youth at the regional council level.
Act as a liaison between school districts and the case management team to help obtain information.
Provide Job Corps contact information for applications, interviews, and tours.
Provide information to Case Managers to help youth apply for post-secondary education, including financial aid packets, ACT/SAT fee waivers, tuition waivers, and post-secondary applications; assist with scheduling tours and exploring housing options.
Assist youth with extended medical card applications at transition meetings.
Participate in Best Interest Determination meetings with the case management team and advocate for children to remain in the same school district whenever possible.
Consult with DCF Coordinators to help youth access benefit packages when leaving care.
Train team members on the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act.
Complete and submit required reports, including monthly statistics, and complete the required annual in-service training hours.
Support continuing education by collaborating with the case management team to obtain homework or study materials, or identify alternatives when a child cannot attend school because of placement disruption, suspension, or expulsion.