Transition Specialist - Wildwood School

WILDWOOD PROGRAMS INC • Latham, NY

5d • $23 - $33

About The Position

Wildwood School, a part of Wildwood Programs, provides a comprehensive educational program for students with autism spectrum disorders, and developmental disabilities to prepare them to be as independent as possible; Academic, social, employment, and functional skills are taught to each student as driven by their Individual Educational Plan (IEP), needs, and interests. We are looking for a creative Transition Specialist to support the classroom teams in ensuring effective transition planning for all students and develop and maintain relationships with OPWDD, OMH, and ACCES-VR, and the providers of their services, in order to remain current on information relevant to transition.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university preferred.
• 5 years work experience working with the population with disabilities.
• The position requires occasional late afternoon and evening work.
• A valid New York State Driver's License, daily access to a vehicle and a driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively and holistically with students, families, staff, service providers and employers in ensuring the provision of transition services to individuals.
• Assists teams in developing and implementing Measurable Post-Secondary Goals and the Coordinated Set of Transition Activities throughout the IEP.
• Assures that teams provide avenues for parents and guardians to participate in their child's transition plan.
• Acts as a resource to social workers, families and other team members in developing transition plans.
• Assures classroom teams execute and complete transition goals and activities for students.
• Develops partnerships with similar agencies with programs for people with disabilities.
• Remains current on, OPWDD, ACCES-VR, OMH, Medicaid, SSI and other state and federal programs and related rules and regulations governing their delivery by reading, attending meetings or training sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time