YTP Transition Specialist #1181 at Southern Oregon Education Service District
Requirements / Qualifications
The Southern Oregon Education Service District is seeking a highly motivated and knowledgeable Transition Specialist to carry out the important work of Oregon’s Youth Transition Program (YTP). The position is location based with the specialist serving youth in Grants Pass. In fulfillment of the YTP Grant guidelines developed by Vocational Rehabilitation, University of Oregon and the Oregon Department of Education, the Transition Specialist will provide enhanced transition services to eligible students in high schools and alternative schools in the assigned locations. This position is full time during the school year and half time during the summer months. Through this dynamic work, the Transition Specialist forms collaborative relationships with school staff, students and families, vocational rehabilitation, institutions of higher ed., and other local agencies and businesses to deliver Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) in five main areas: 1) Job Exploration Counseling 2) Work-Based Learning Experiences 3) Guidance on Post-Secondary Education Opportunities 4) Workplace Readiness Training 5) Coaching in Self-Advocacy If you are excited about overcoming the barriers to employment and post-secondary education opportunities experienced by students with disabilities, and are passionate about helping young people who face these challenges find a path to success as adults, this position is for you! POSITION GOAL: Work collaboratively with high school teams, students, parents, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselors, and other community partners to provide enhanced Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) and core Youth Transition Program (YTP) services for eligible participants within the component districts. The overall goal is to assist transition age students who experience disabilities in securing appropriate, meaningful employment and/or post-secondary education to ensure success and independence as adult members of society.
Requirements / Qualifications
The Southern Oregon Education Service District is seeking a highly motivated and knowledgeable Transition Specialist to carry out the important work of Oregon’s Youth Transition Program (YTP). The position is location based with the specialist serving youth in Grants Pass. In fulfillment of the YTP Grant guidelines developed by Vocational Rehabilitation, University of Oregon and the Oregon Department of Education, the Transition Specialist will provide enhanced transition services to eligible students in high schools and alternative schools in the assigned locations. This position is full time during the school year and half time during the summer months. Through this dynamic work, the Transition Specialist forms collaborative relationships with school staff, students and families, vocational rehabilitation, institutions of higher ed., and other local agencies and businesses to deliver Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) in five main areas: 1) Job Exploration Counseling 2) Work-Based Learning Experiences 3) Guidance on Post-Secondary Education Opportunities 4) Workplace Readiness Training 5) Coaching in Self-Advocacy If you are excited about overcoming the barriers to employment and post-secondary education opportunities experienced by students with disabilities, and are passionate about helping young people who face these challenges find a path to success as adults, this position is for you! POSITION GOAL: Work collaboratively with high school teams, students, parents, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselors, and other community partners to provide enhanced Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) and core Youth Transition Program (YTP) services for eligible participants within the component districts. The overall goal is to assist transition age students who experience disabilities in securing appropriate, meaningful employment and/or post-secondary education to ensure success and independence as adult members of society.
Comments and Other Information
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The YTP Transition Specialist will provide YTP services by carrying out the
following essential functions:
1. Work with students to evaluate and improve performance of self-help, communication, social, behavioral, academic, vocational, and independent living skills across school and community settings in relation to transition planning.
2. Participate as a member of the IEP team to identify and address transition needs of students.
3. Collaborate with school staff to provide transition planning, including provision of transition services related to post-secondary training, education, employment, and independent living skills.
4. Develop and deliver Pre-ETS based on participant needs and goals, resources available and guiding principles of the Youth Transition Program.
5. Develop and monitor school and community-based work experience sites.
6. Facilitate training and evaluation of students in vocational training and work-based activities and experiences.
7. Identify and refer participants to VR, and assist VR in referring participants to appropriate employment related sources of assistance.
8. Gather and provide documentation as required by WIOA of disability, key informant information and other relevant information for each participant in order to assist VR in determining participants’ eligibility for VR services and to identify vocational goals and supports.
9. Develop, implement and maintain student vocational records and data regarding daily living vocational experiences.
10. Consult with, and cooperatively plan vocational and transition activities with students, parents, related service providers, community employment partners and involved social service agencies.
11. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with ESD/local district staff, parents, community, service agency personnel and local employers.
12. Participate in professional growth activities.
13. Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about participants, families and staff.
14. Demonstrate understanding of IDEA, FAPE and the provision of employment-related transition activities for students and youth with disabilities as set forth in WIOA.
15. Comply with local district and ESD rules and policies.
16. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
17. Perform job-related tasks as designated by supervisor.
MINIMUM PREREQUISITES:
1. High School Diploma.
2. Three years’ experience, preferred, working in a transition program (or educational setting requiring similar skills) and/or providing vocational services to students in a school or community setting, OR three years’ experience working in an agency setting providing transition, vocational or related services to youth.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of effective delivery of transition services, community and employment expectations, and vocational training strategies for students with disabilities.
4. Demonstrated competence regarding use of computers and other technology devices and systems for communication, data recording and reporting, and student instructions and support.
5. Ability to obtain CPR and first aid certification.
6. Possess valid Oregon Driver License.
Any equivalent combination of experience, certification and training/education, deemed by the district, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of this job may be used as an alternative to this prerequisite.
LENGTH OF POSITION: 258 days - .86 FTE
SALARY: Per classified bargaining agreement
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Coordinator, Special Education Services
If interested in seeking employment at Southern Oregon ESD, please apply directly by visiting our website at http://www.soesd.k12.or.us/jobssoesd/ openings and look for posting # 1181.
Here you will find a complete job description, requirements and application. To be considered for this position, a formal application must be submitted through our website. The SOESD is an equal opportunity employer. SOESD provides a competitive salary and benefit package.
The following physical requirements are essential functions of the YTP Transition Specialist:
1. Stand/walk ................................None 1-4 Hrs/Day XX4-6 Hrs/Day 6-8 Hrs/Day
2. Sit .............................................None 1-4 Hrs/Day XX4-6 Hrs/Day 6-8 Hrs/Day
3. Drive..........................................None 1-4 Hrs/Day XX4-6 Hrs/Day 6-8 Hrs/Day
4. Bending......................................Frequently XXOccasionally Limited Not At All
5. Squat .........................................Frequently XXOccasionally Limited Not At All
6. Climb Stairs ...............................Frequently XXOccasionally Limited Not At All
7. Single Grasping ..........................XXFrequently Occasionally Limited Not At All
8. Pushing ......................................XXFrequently Occasionally Limited Not At All
9. Pulling ........................................XXFrequently Occasionally Limited Not At All
10. Fine Manipulation ....................XXFrequently Occasionally Limited Not At All
11. Repetitive Foot Controls .........Frequently Occasionally Limited XXNot At All
12. Lifting (less than 25 lbs) .........Frequently XXOccasionally Limited Not At All
13. Lifting (25-50 lbs) ...................Frequently XXOccasionally Limited Not At All
14. Lifting (50-75 lbs) ...................Frequently XXOccasionally Limited Not At All
15. Lifting (75-100 lbs) .................Frequently XXOccasionally Limited Not At All
Comments and Other Information
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The YTP Transition Specialist will provide YTP services by carrying out the
following essential functions:
1. Work with students to evaluate and improve performance of self-help, communication, social, behavioral, academic, vocational, and independent living skills across school and community settings in relation to transition planning.
2. Participate as a member of the IEP team to identify and address transition needs of students.
3. Collaborate with school staff to provide transition planning, including provision of transition services related to post-secondary training, education, employment, and independent living skills.
4. Develop and deliver Pre-ETS based on participant needs and goals, resources available and guiding principles of the Youth Transition Program.
5. Develop and monitor school and community-based work experience sites.
6. Facilitate training and evaluation of students in vocational training and work-based activities and experiences.
7. Identify and refer participants to VR, and assist VR in referring participants to appropriate employment related sources of assistance.
8. Gather and provide documentation as required by WIOA of disability, key informant information and other relevant information for each participant in order to assist VR in determining participants’ eligibility for VR services and to identify vocational goals and supports.
9. Develop, implement and maintain student vocational records and data regarding daily living vocational experiences.
10. Consult with, and cooperatively plan vocational and transition activities with students, parents, related service providers, community employment partners and involved social service agencies.
11. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with ESD/local district staff, parents, community, service agency personnel and local employers.
12. Participate in professional growth activities.
13. Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about participants, families and staff.
14. Demonstrate understanding of IDEA, FAPE and the provision of employment-related transition activities for students and youth with disabilities as set forth in WIOA.
15. Comply with local district and ESD rules and policies.
16. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
17. Perform job-related tasks as designated by supervisor.
MINIMUM PREREQUISITES:
1. High School Diploma.
2. Three years’ experience, preferred, working in a transition program (or educational setting requiring similar skills) and/or providing vocational services to students in a school or community setting, OR three years’ experience working in an agency setting providing transition, vocational or related services to youth.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of effective delivery of transition services, community and employment expectations, and vocational training strategies for students with disabilities.
4. Demonstrated competence regarding use of computers and other technology devices and systems for communication, data recording and reporting, and student instructions and support.
5. Ability to obtain CPR and first aid certification.
6. Possess valid Oregon Driver License.
Any equivalent combination of experience, certification and training/education, deemed by the district, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of this job may be used as an alternative to this prerequisite.
LENGTH OF POSITION: 258 days - .86 FTE
SALARY: Per classified bargaining agreement
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Coordinator, Special Education Services
If interested in seeking employment at Southern Oregon ESD, please apply directly by visiting our website at http://www.soesd.k12.or.us/jobssoesd/ openings and look for posting # 1181.
Here you will find a complete job description, requirements and application. To be considered for this position, a formal application must be submitted through our website. The SOESD is an equal opportunity employer. SOESD provides a competitive salary and benefit package.
The following physical requirements are essential functions of the YTP Transition Specialist:
1. Stand/walk ................................None 1-4 Hrs/Day XX4-6 Hrs/Day 6-8 Hrs/Day
2. Sit .............................................None 1-4 Hrs/Day XX4-6 Hrs/Day 6-8 Hrs/Day
3. Drive..........................................None 1-4 Hrs/Day XX4-6 Hrs/Day 6-8 Hrs/Day
4. Bending......................................Frequently XXOccasionally Limited Not At All
5. Squat .........................................Frequently XXOccasionally Limited Not At All
6. Climb Stairs ...............................Frequently XXOccasionally Limited Not At All
7. Single Grasping ..........................XXFrequently Occasionally Limited Not At All
8. Pushing ......................................XXFrequently Occasionally Limited Not At All
9. Pulling ........................................XXFrequently Occasionally Limited Not At All
10. Fine Manipulation ....................XXFrequently Occasionally Limited Not At All
11. Repetitive Foot Controls .........Frequently Occasionally Limited XXNot At All
12. Lifting (less than 25 lbs) .........Frequently XXOccasionally Limited Not At All
13. Lifting (25-50 lbs) ...................Frequently XXOccasionally Limited Not At All
14. Lifting (50-75 lbs) ...................Frequently XXOccasionally Limited Not At All
15. Lifting (75-100 lbs) .................Frequently XXOccasionally Limited Not At All