Coordinator of Transition Services - St. Louis Arc : Job Details

Overview

Join St. Louis Arc and APPLY NOW to the Coordinator of Transition Services position! The Coordinator of Transition Services is responsible for supporting individuals who are transitioning to adulthood and have a goal of living independently. This position coordinates NextED programming through curriculum-based classes and summer programs at community locations. This position works with families to identify next steps in skill building for individuals and connects them to other departments within the St. Louis Arc as needed.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• 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
• Collaborate with the Life Tech team on programmatic technology and virtual support strategies
• Attend Bounce Forward events, transition services resources fairs, and other various relevant events throughout the metropolitan region as needed
• Demonstrate and support all St. Louis Arc Diversity and Inclusion practices/initiatives

Minimum Requirements

• 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

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree required in social work, special education, non-profit management or related field

Minimum Years Of Experience

• Three or more years of transition services preferred
• Experience in non-profits preferred
• One year of experience in the intellectual and developmental disabilities field

Other Requirements

• Agency online and classroom based training

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to quickly learn various technology platforms and teach these to participants
• General knowledge of special education services and options post-high school
• Ability to write and speak English fluently
• General knowledge of current transition services offered through St. Louis Arc and in the St. Louis metropolitan region
• General understanding of current trends
• Knowledge of curriculum and program development
• Strong understanding of how best to support teens and young adults with disabilities

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to foster and maintain relationships with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders
• Strong leadership skills
• Highly organized

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

• Walking and standing - up to 4 hours per shift
• Lifting - up to 25 pounds from floor to shoulders
• Travel - to various agency locations in St. Louis metro area - 25% of the time
• Work Environment - In an office environment, with occasional remote work at other locations or home office. Evenings and weekend work is occasionally required.
• Equipment used will include: Various office equipment including, but not limited to, computer, copier, phone, etc.; Various technology platforms and software