Transition Specialist for Indiana's Department of Correction: Division of Youth Services
The Transition Specialist for Indiana's Department of Correction: Division of Youth Services provides oversight to all transition-related practices in the State's juvenile correctional facilities. Job Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
- Facilitate the implementation of a life skills curriculum, titled Next Steps.
- Utilize the Transition Coordinator Handbook in an effort to standardize the transition practices.
- Evaluate the five "Transition Consultations" to be completed by every student under the guidance of an assigned teacher.
- Participate on a weekly basis in Administrative Release Committees (ARC) in each facility to confirm and reinforce the student's reentry plans.
- Do the Follow Up Phone Calls to released youth at 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.
- The Transition Coordinators will represent the Indiana Department of Correction- Division of Youth Services at many conferences and meetings.
- The Transition Coordinators will assist in the development of a partnership with Indiana's Department of Workforce Development, HIRE, and Indiana University's HOPE Mentoring.
- The Transition Coordinators will assist in the development of the individualized Education Learning Plan for each youth upon entry at the facility.
- Work with state, county and private agencies to provide re-entry services for youth transitioning back into the community.
- Assist students with obtaining social security cards, state identification, driver's license, birth certificates, and additional documentation.
- Assist students with transitioning back to public schools.
- Assist students with employment, apprenticeship programs, and military service information.
Required/Desired Skills
Skill - Required /Desired - Amount - of Experience
Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment. - Required - 0
Experience with training, coaching or guiding youth. - Required - 0
Experience collaborating and creating initiatives. - Required - 0
Experience as a spokesperson at events. - Highly desired - 0
Experience with building relationships and partnerships to leverage resources and services. - Highly desired - 0