Pre-Employment Transition Specialist
About The Position
The Kansas Department for Children and Families is hiring innovators and leaders. If you believe people have the capacity to progress, succeed, grow, and do well in life, you can discover your purpose here! Find more than just a job with DCF. You can be part of the growth and opportunity for our team to help serve the individuals and families in your community. Thrive With Us and find your career and purpose! The Pre-Employment Transition Specialist (Pre-ETS) will document and verify pre-ETS eligibility, create a file and enter required data in Kansas Management Information Systems (KMIS) Pre-ETS module. They will develop a Pre-ETS agreement with the eligible student, their legal representative and any other support individuals the student requests and implement the agreement, providing the five required services: job exploration counseling; work-based learning experiences; counseling on opportunities for enrollment in comprehensive transition or postsecondary educational programs at institutions of higher education; workplace readiness training to develop social skills and independent living; and instruction in self-advocacy. The Pre-ETS Specialist is responsible for coordinating transition services with local area workforce youth programs and conducting and documenting Pre-ETS outreach and education activities in assigned school districts and/or special education co-ops including, but not limited to, outreach to transition personnel, special education teachers, building administrators with knowledge of section 504 eligible students, students with disabilities and their parents, foster parents and/or guardians.
Requirements
- Five years of experience interviewing, investigating, compiling information, documenting decisions, interpreting guidelines and/or providing technical assistance relevant to the agency's programs.
- If a driver's license is required, a copy must be uploaded with your application.
- Must maintain valid driver's license throughout employment.
Nice To Haves
- 2 years working with students and/or adults with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Document and verify pre-ETS eligibility
- Create a file and enter required data in Kansas Management Information Systems (KMIS) Pre-ETS module
- Develop a Pre-ETS agreement with the eligible student, their legal representative and any other support individuals the student requests and implement the agreement, providing the five required services: job exploration counseling; work-based learning experiences; counseling on opportunities for enrollment in comprehensive transition or postsecondary educational programs at institutions of higher education; workplace readiness training to develop social skills and independent living; and instruction in self-advocacy
- Coordinating transition services with local area workforce youth programs and conducting and documenting Pre-ETS outreach and education activities in assigned school districts and/or special education co-ops including, but not limited to, outreach to transition personnel, special education teachers, building administrators with knowledge of section 504 eligible students, students with disabilities and their parents, foster parents and/or guardians.
Benefits
- Health Insurance including medical; dental; vision (plus optional partner/dependent coverage at reduced cost)
- Creation of and contribution to your, personal KPERS defined Retirement benefit
- 9-10 paid, annual holidays
- 12 paid, annual vacation days
- 12 paid, annual sick days
- 1 paid Discretionary Day
- Your personal life insurance policy equal to 150% of your starting salary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
