Transition Specialist

The Summit Center • Buffalo, NY

8h • $21 - $23

About The Position

The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team.

Requirements

• High school diploma and 2 years experience working in the field of developmental disabilities OR Associates degree or higher and 1 year experience.
• NYS Teaching Assistant Certificate or valid NYS Teacher Certificate in any field required.
• Must be First Aid and SCIP-R certified (training provided by agency).
• Most hold a valid NYS commercial driver’s license, or complete CDL training within one year of job acceptance.
• Agency approval of driving record according to agency policy and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Retail management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Transition Specialist conducts and monitors implementation of transition services on a student’s IEP, such as training, education, employment, and where appropriate, leisure and independent living skills.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team for persons in supported employment placements, other job experiences in addition to in-house work and the school store, and other community integration activities for the purpose of implementing plans for increasing independence and to foster a successful transition into the adult world
• Maintain regular and professional communication with classroom teams, related services, behavior support staff, administration, and employers at work site in relation to assigned students
• Supervise and ensure completion of jobs for in-house job placements (e.g. school store, recycling, and completion of other jobs from outside employers) including the creation of vocational-related materials and maintenance of vocational spaces.
• Collect and maintain assigned data/tracking, complete assigned assessments and progress updates, maintain record of student training hours, and support the completion of workplace documentation.
• Maintain CDL license to ensure safely transporting students to and from work placements
• Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect
• Adheres to the Summit Center employment policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook including, but not limited to dress code, attendance and punctuality, and Paid Time Off

Benefits

• Fully paid school breaks (up to 8 weeks per year!)
• Up to 12 days of paid time off
• 14–16 paid holidays annually
• Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)
• Employee Assistance Program: Free mental health counseling
• Free childcare referrals
• Access to legal services
• Grief/eldercare support
• Financial planning resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED