Student Transition Coordinator (part time) - Northeast Indiana

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is looking for a part time Student Transition Coordinator to work with school districts in Allen, Noble, and DeKalb counties in Indiana. Do you want to serve your community while building your career? If so, please read on! 

ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHEAST INDIANA, INC.

Founded in Boston, MA in 1902 by Reverend Edgar J Helms, Goodwill has been providing opportunities for men and women across America and around the world ever since. The Fort Wayne Goodwill can trace its roots back to 1936 when Reverend Helms proposed a federation of Goodwill Industries across northern Indiana. Today, we continue to flourish as we serve 10 county area in Northeast Indiana. As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, our mission is to create opportunities for people to achieve economic stability and build strong communities by offering job training, employment services, and other community-based programs. We support this mission through the eco-friendly collection and sale of donated goods. National watchdog groups and publications consistently give us high ratings for our prudent and innovative use of funds.

Every job in our organization contributes to our vocational training and employment programs. In order to hire and retain employees who believe in our mission, we offer competitive wages, great full-time benefits including medical, vision, dental, a 401(k) plan, life insurance, an employee assistance plan (EAP), holiday pay, paid time off (PTO), and store discounts.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A STUDENT TRANSITION COORDINATOR

As a Student Transition Coordinator, you will work closely with school administration and teachers to determine programming, curriculum and selecting candidates for Pre-Employment Transition Services. You will also create and maintain relationships with area employers who can provide work-based experience job sites for our students. 

Services that you will provide the students could be in individual or group settings and could include job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling on opportunities for post-secondary education, workplace readiness training and instruction on self-advocacy. You will also provide support services such as job seeking skills, bus training or other transportation, advocacy, referral services or crisis intervention. These services could take place during the school year and/or through summer programs. Student progress and service documentation will be entered into a statewide portal. 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A STUDENT TRANSITION COORDINATOR

•  Bachelor’s Degree is preferred or Associate Degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience.
•  Experience working with individuals with disabilities 
•  The ability to develop and maintain relationships with area employers who can provide work-based learning experiences for our students.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in the use of smart phone and laptop computer 
• Must be able to pass a background check and have a valid driver license with a suitable driving record

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Coordinates and documents the functions/programming of the Pre-Employment Transition Services program 
2. Works collaboratively with the VP of Transition Services in reviewing and ensuring VR program and contract compliance. 
3. Standardizes the delivery of services for the Pre-Ets process including technology/software used to facilitate remote services. 
4. Able to creatively engage students with curriculum and activities that promote growth in the five core service areas of focus. Formulates teaching outlines and determine appropriate instruction methods. Selects or develops teaching aids – handouts, power point presentations, workbooks, etc.
5. Creates, documents and maintains forms and records used for Pre-Ets services including methods of tracking Pre-Ets activities, students and schools.
6. Coordinates assigned area school systems Pre-Employment Services.
7. Works closely with school administration, Student Transition Coordinators and teachers to determine programming and appropriate curriculum for Pre-Employment Transition Services.
8. Works closely with school administrators, Student Transition Coordinators and teachers assisting in selecting candidates for the Pre-Employment Transition Services programs.
9. Completes all required documentation, reports, paperwork and billing for selected students and services accurately and in a timely manner. 
10. Attends student/parent case conferences when appropriate. 
11. Provides Pre-Employment Services to students in individual and / or group settings; job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling on opportunities for post-secondary education, workplace readiness training and instruction on self-advocacy. 
12. Identifies the individual needs of each student and creates a portfolio to document the work readiness and accomplishments for potential employers. 
13. Markets student work-based learning experiences to area businesses through the use of direct mailings/emails, personal/phone presentations, relationship building and networking.
14. Maintains relationships with area work based learning experience site employers. 
15. Creates and maintains summer programs for students outside the regular school year. 
16. Tests trainees and students to measure progress and evaluate the effectiveness of the training and documentation of all training.
17. Conducts on-site observations of individuals enrolled in work assessment/evaluation components and provides required written reports. Evaluates and provides feedback to program participants.
18. Meets with the client’s/student’s work site supervisor to discuss and document performance and program progress.
19. Provides support services such as; job seeking skills, bus training or other transportation assistance, advocacy, referral services and crisis intervention.
20. Interacts cooperatively with co-workers and referral sources to ensure smooth delivery of services.
21. Follows all safety rules and practices.
22. Performs all other duties as may be assigned by management in the process of carrying out the mission of Goodwill Industries

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Conducts needs assessments as directed.
2. Orders and maintains adequate supplies.
3. Works cooperatively with Employment Specialist and Job Support Specialist to provide support and training to individuals in other Goodwill services as necessary. 

ATTENDANCE

As a non-exempt employee Goodwill depends on you to be at work as scheduled. 

JOB PERFORMANCE

Reviewed upon initial hire at 30, 60 and 90 days, and annually thereafter, by the VP of Transition Services

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises Pre-Employment Transition Services Students and other Training Program participants

EDUCATION

1. Bachelor’s degree preferred or Associate Degree and 1-3 years relevant experience.
2. Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid Certificates 

EXPERIENCE

1-3 years or more of classroom management experience. 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
2. Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
3. Proficiency in use of computer (Apple and Google products).
4. Ability to work within the team concept.
5. Ability to work in an efficient and organized manner.
6. Ability to work with minimal supervision.

CREDENTIALS/LICENSES/SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

1. Must provide proof of insurance for personal vehicle at approved levels (100/300.000 liability; 50,000 property damage.)
2. Must have suitable driving record and be insurable by Goodwill Industries insurance carrier.
3. Subject to random alcohol and drug testing as specified in the Drug Free Workplace Program.
4. Fully comply with Goodwill’s Code of Ethics.

COMMUNITY INTERACTION

Contact with students, other training program participants, co-workers, training sites, employers and schools’ systems.

EQUIPMENT

1. Computer (Apple/Google products)
2. Telephone
3. Fax
4. Copier/Scanner

COMPLEXITY

Work that requires listening skills and judgment. Employee will make major decisions that could affect the efficiency and correctness of work and school regulations.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Confidential information involved.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Activities:

1. Substantial: vision, hearing, talking, repetitive motions
2. Considerable: walking
3. Moderate: reaching, grasping, carrying
4. Occasional: lifting
5. Nominal: pushing, pulling

Other Activities:

The time spent traveling on agency business is: Frequent.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work: Sitting; some walking, standing, carrying; no routine lifting over 10 pounds

Environmental Conditions:

The worker is subject to mainly indoor environmental conditions. Some student work sites may be outdoors.

CODE OF ETHICS

All employees are responsible for being knowledgeable about Goodwill’s code of ethics and respective policies and procedures, and for conducting themselves accordingly. Ethical conduct is expected at all times in all matters, whether or not a particular issue is specifically addressed in agency policies or procedures. Employees are expected to bring any questions about whether or not a specific situation presents a potential conflict with this policy to the attention of their manager.

EEO CLAUSE

It is the Agency's policy to afford equal opportunity to all regardless of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, or any other class protected by law, and to provide a work environment free of bias based on such categories. Any and all employment decisions will be administered in a non-discriminatory manner.

SAFETY STANDARDS

All employees are responsible for adhering to all published safety policies as well as the implementation of specific standards that may be assigned. Employees are expected to report unsafe conditions and unsafe acts. Supervisors are responsible for safety issues in assigned areas — ensure that all employees are informed and adhere to all safety policies/issues, use proper reporting mechanisms for dealing with safety hazards or incidents, and personally adhere to safety rules.

HARASSMENT

All employees are responsible for avoiding offensive or inappropriate behavior at work and are responsible for assuring the workplace is free from any type of harassment at all times. Employees are expected to be familiar with and follow all published procedures, including reporting incidences and cooperating with investigations.