Coordinator of Transition Services - ARC : Job Details

Be Part of our Circle. We empower people to live their best life. That is our mission—not only to those we serve, but to those we employ. This mutually shared sense of purpose drives our decisions and actions. Come as you are and achieve better lives as part of the St. Louis Arc family of individuals in this vital role of Coordinator of Transition Services. To further our mission of helping individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to live their best possible lives, the St. Louis Arc is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic professional to join our nursing team. This is a full-time, 40 hours/week Monday-Friday salaried role with an annual salary of $55,000. Be Part of our Circle.Support young people with intellectual/developmental disabilities as they prepare for adulthood, connecting them with skills, resources, and opportunities for success

• Meet with families and transition-age individuals to complete intakes for NextED and determine supports needed and best fit for programs
• Oversee implementation of NextED Independent Living Skills Curriculum; assess and evaluate success of curriculum, recommend needed adjustments when identified
• Facilitate NextED sessions (year-round), collaborating with other Next staff
• Ensure appropriate documentation is completed
• Research best practices for programming, curriculum, and evaluation tools
• Supervise between two and five part-time staff for summer programming and independent living classes
• Mentor and collaborate with practicum students and interns as needed, complete appropriate documentation for their programs
• Collaborate with other departments and programs such as Launch, Family Support, Connect
• Attend Bounce Forward events, transition services resources fairs, and other various relevant events throughout the metropolitan region as needed

What you can expect from us: We'll celebrate and empower your unique gifts and contributions. We'll help you help others. You'll be embraced and uplifted in our inclusive circle of support.

• You'll have a voice and the autonomy to put into action your ideas for doing your job better—and serve others better.
• Hands-on leadership that empowers team member innovation.
• Opportunities to learn and grow, plus benefits to support your personal and professional well-being such as health insurance, retirement, and time off.

What we expect of you: The flexible, respectful individual we see is an innovative and quick thinker with these qualifications: Join others with your impeccable interpersonal skills, good intentions, and compassion to help people.

• Bachelor's Degree required in social work, special education, non-profit management, or related field
• Three or more years of transition services preferred
• Experience in non-profits preferred
• One year of experience in the intellectual and developmental disabilities field

We look forward to welcoming someone with the following knowledge and skills:

• Knowledge of curriculum and program development, proficient computer skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to learn various technology platforms and teach these to participants
• General knowledge of special education services and options post-high school
• General knowledge of current transition services offered through St. Louis Arc and in the St. Louis metropolitan region.
• Strong understanding of how best to support teens and young adults with disabilities
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to foster and maintain relationships with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders
• Strong leadership, organization, and relationship-building skills

Join our circle.Apply today.About St. Louis Arc: Since 1950, people with disabilities and their families have been placing their trust with the St. Louis Arc. Today, our 400+ team members serve more than 4,500 children, teens, and adults with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.