Transition Specialist

CAMELOT COMMUNITY CARE INC•Egypt Lake-Leto, FL

3d•$49,500 - $5,150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Independent Living Transition Specialist supports planning, preparation, and competency development for youth in the foster care system. The specialist partners with former foster care youth to establish and accomplish goals that prepare them to become self-sufficient. The position works with eligible youth and young adults, connects them with community resources, and maintains required program documentation. The role is based at Camelot Community Care’s Tampa Office in Tampa, Florida.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a relevant human service field.
One year of relevant work experience.
All positions require screening through the Florida Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

Conduct independent living life skills assessments for eligible foster care youth age 17 using established assessment tools.
Conduct aftercare plans and assist with completing tasks based on assessed needs and identified goals for eligible young adults ages 18–23.
Conduct life skills training, independent living services provider training, and case management training as directed by the ILS Coordinator.
Develop a life skills training plan for each youth or young adult based on independent living assessment outcomes, using a student profile summary and a schedule of targeted classes.
Facilitate and coordinate individual and group life skills training events and activities for current and former foster care youth.
Establish and maintain community partnerships to provide support and resources in areas including housing, employment, education, physical and mental health, parenting, transportation, nutrition and food, and life skills.
Provide independent living life skills training updates to the case management system of care for youth permanency staffing and judicial reviews.
Participate in case management permanency and independent living transition staffing for 17-year-old youth.
Provide targeted services to 18–23-year-olds receiving Road to Independence, Postsecondary Education Support and Services, or Aftercare Services.
Maintain timely documentation in FSFN of assessments, training, and services specific to youth.
Assist the Independent Living Director with maintaining files, program applications, assessments, and life skills student profile summaries in accordance with quality assurance standards.