Project Coordinator - Ohio Transition Support Partnership

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Completion of a Master’s degree in one of the following areas\: Education [i.e., special education, educational administration/leadership, curriculum (core academic content), assessment, career-technical education, education technology, psychology (i.e., school psychology, educational psychology), educational guidance/counseling]; Rehabilitation Counseling; Related Special Education Service Areas (e.g., occupational therapy); Social Work; AND A minimum of 3 years of experience providing support and services to youth with disabilities in the area of secondary transition which must include 12 months of experience in special education project/program development, implementation and supervision. Under the direction of the Associate Administrator of the Office for Exceptional Children, collaborates with state and regional agencies to ensure the coordination of transition and vocational rehabilitation services to school-age youth with disabilities: Serves as the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) point of contact for the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) agency, regional service providers, and local education agencies (LEAs) on the Ohio Transition Support Partnership (OTSP). Interprets and implements policies and procedures related to the administration of vocational rehabilitation and secondary transition services. Works with OOD and other state agencies to eliminate barriers to support access to post-secondary competitive integrated employment, education and training, and independent living. Coordinates with agency staff to align with and to support education and training for competitive integrated employment. Provides technical assistance and consultation throughout the state regarding the implementation of OTSP, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA) requirements (i.e., post-secondary transition planning and services), Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and service coordination. Monitors progress (e.g., onsite and desk reviews) and provides updates related to the provision of transition services and implementation of OTSP partnership. Performs other duties as assigned, including: Writes project reports and gives presentations. Collaborates with other state agencies, school districts and regional service providers to ensure technical assistance and professional development initiatives are focused on improving results. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio’s 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn. As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals. The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. The final applicant for this position will be required to submit urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Office of Human Resources ( [email protected] ).

Requirements

• Completion of a Master’s degree in one of the following areas\: Education [i.e., special education, educational administration/leadership, curriculum (core academic content), assessment, career-technical education, education technology, psychology (i.e., school psychology, educational psychology), educational guidance/counseling]; Rehabilitation Counseling; Related Special Education Service Areas (e.g., occupational therapy); Social Work
• A minimum of 3 years of experience providing support and services to youth with disabilities in the area of secondary transition which must include 12 months of experience in special education project/program development, implementation and supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the provision of training and technical assistance (e.g., knowledge of presentation systems, media)
• Facilitating and/or managing work groups across multiple department levels
• Strong relationship building skills including superb communication skills at all levels of an organization and with customers/partners via multiple medium
• Excellent interpersonal, networking and team-building skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with state and regional agencies to ensure the coordination of transition and vocational rehabilitation services to school-age youth with disabilities
• Serves as the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) point of contact for the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) agency, regional service providers, and local education agencies (LEAs) on the Ohio Transition Support Partnership (OTSP).
• Interprets and implements policies and procedures related to the administration of vocational rehabilitation and secondary transition services.
• Works with OOD and other state agencies to eliminate barriers to support access to post-secondary competitive integrated employment, education and training, and independent living.
• Coordinates with agency staff to align with and to support education and training for competitive integrated employment.
• Provides technical assistance and consultation throughout the state regarding the implementation of OTSP, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA) requirements (i.e., post-secondary transition planning and services), Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and service coordination.
• Monitors progress (e.g., onsite and desk reviews) and provides updates related to the provision of transition services and implementation of OTSP partnership.
• Writes project reports and gives presentations.
• Collaborates with other state agencies, school districts and regional service providers to ensure technical assistance and professional development initiatives are focused on improving results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level