Title : Transition Specialist
Start Date : 08/03/2026
End Date : 06/30/2027
Position Type : Contract
Location : Logansport, IN 46947
Agency Interview Type: No Interview Required
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Short Description:
Transition Specialist
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.
• Evalute 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 Transistion Coordinators will represent the Division of Youth Services at many conferences and meetings.
• The Transistion Coordinators will assist in the development of a partnership with Workforce Development, HIRE, and Indiana University's HOPE Mentoring.
• The Transition Coordinators will assist in the development of the individiualized Education Learning Plan for each youth upon entry at the facility.
• Work with state, county and private agengies to provide re-entry servicers 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
Skills: Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Expertise Rating Move Prior working exp. utilizing strong communication skills (written and verbal). Required Computer knowledge: Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel as well as PowerPoint. Required Prior experience working as a customer service rep. Required Years Prior data entry working experience. Required Years Prior experience working in a Team environment. Required Years Prior exp. working w/at risk youth. Highly desired Prior working experience in a community or State program. Highly desired Prior experience working in a youth educational program. Highly desired
Start Date : 08/03/2026
End Date : 06/30/2027
Position Type : Contract
Location : Logansport, IN 46947
Agency Interview Type: No Interview Required
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Short Description:
Transition Specialist
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.
• Evalute 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 Transistion Coordinators will represent the Division of Youth Services at many conferences and meetings.
• The Transistion Coordinators will assist in the development of a partnership with Workforce Development, HIRE, and Indiana University's HOPE Mentoring.
• The Transition Coordinators will assist in the development of the individiualized Education Learning Plan for each youth upon entry at the facility.
• Work with state, county and private agengies to provide re-entry servicers 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
Skills: Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Expertise Rating Move Prior working exp. utilizing strong communication skills (written and verbal). Required Computer knowledge: Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel as well as PowerPoint. Required Prior experience working as a customer service rep. Required Years Prior data entry working experience. Required Years Prior experience working in a Team environment. Required Years Prior exp. working w/at risk youth. Highly desired Prior working experience in a community or State program. Highly desired Prior experience working in a youth educational program. Highly desired