Transition Case Manager

Lauderdale County School District•Ripley, TN

17h

About The Position

The following information outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Transition School to Work Transition Case Manager for Lauderdale County Schools. This is a grant funded position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 2 years experience working with children ages 14 and up
Knowledge of, or the ability to learn Tennessee's special education compliance requirements
Demonstrated organizational skills and knowledge of systematic filing procedures
Ability to function as part of a team of office professionals
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to use web-based database programs to enter and monitor special education information
Some proficiency in Google Platforms, Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to pass required background checks and other required screenings

Responsibilities

Works under the guidance of the Director of Special Education for Lauderdale County Schools
Complete a referral application on all students who may qualify for Vocational Rehabilitation services.
Obtain all necessary documentation needed to determine student eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation services.
Ensure all records for eligible Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) students are maintained, organized, and stored to ensure confidentiality.
Coordinate meetings with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and LEA representatives.
Schedule and attend events and trainings with VR Counselor and Transition Coaches.
Attend IEP meetings for possible student referrals or to provide an update with student progress.
Regularly review goals and priorities as identified by the VR Counselor and identified in the TSW contract.
Communicate and coordinate meetings/events with outside organizations when necessary.
Handle student, work site and/or LEA complaints and work to resolve the problem.
Assist with IPE (Individual Plan for Employment) development as requested.
Work with Transition Coaches and students to reach goals set forth in the IEP.
Document student progress and complete other documentation necessary for student’s future employment.
Develop and modify processes to accommodate barriers students may encounter.
Assist Transition Coaches in the implementation of a job-skills training curriculum, personal hygiene unit, PAES lab units, and interview strategies.
Provide guidance to Transition Coaches on how to teach skills and help students meet goals and objectives needed for future employment.
Assess a student’s ability to independently perform a learned skill from documentation provided by the transition coach.
Ensure the student and Transition Coaches are working towards mastering goals and objectives written in the IPE and IEP.
Advocate for students and encourage self-advocacy within students.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Must have a valid TN driver license