Pre-ETS Transition Consultant for Whitley County

Easterseals • Fort Wayne, IN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Transition Consultant delivers the five required WIOA Pre-ETS activities to students with disabilities ages 14–22 who are eligible or potentially eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR). This position provides group and individual instruction across assigned schools, ensuring high-quality career exploration, work-based learning coordination, workplace readiness training, counseling on post-secondary opportunities, and self-advocacy instruction. Transition Consultants work directly with school personnel, VR counselors, families, and community partners to prepare students for future education, training, and competitive integrated employment.

Requirements

• Must pass all background checks required by the agency and participating school districts.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license for at least two (2) years and be able to travel between assigned schools and community locations.
• Must carry active auto insurance and have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to travel between assigned schools and community locations.
• Must be able to meet documentation and compliance expectations.
• Must adhere with all departmental SOPs, policies, trainings, and outlined expectations.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to work positively and professionally with youth.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage students in both group and individual settings.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage schedules or activities across multiple school locations.
• Comfort facilitating activities, leading instruction, and supporting students with varying learning styles.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
• Motivated, flexible, and able to adapt to changing school environments or student needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group-based Pre-Employment Transition Services that promote independence, career readiness, and successful transition to employment or post-secondary training.
• Support students in developing employment-related skills such as career exploration, self-advocacy, workplace readiness, and participation in work-based learning opportunities.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with program and agency standards.
• Collaborate with schools, VR counselors, employers, families, and community partners.
• Ensure services adhere to state and federal guidelines, including WIOA and VR requirements.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and required Pre-ETS trainings.
• Support students in achieving individualized transition goals that foster growth, independence, and preparation for competitive integrated employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed