Position Type: Stipend Position/Next Steps Team MemberDate Posted: 7/15/2024Location: Transition - Orland ParkDate Available: 08/05/2024Closing Date: Until filled SOUTHWEST COOK COUNTY COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: NEXT STEPS Team Member REPORTS TO: Transition Supervisor, DRS Coordinator SUPERVISES: N/A QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with transition planning Experience working with adult agencies Experience presenting to a group Experience working with children EVALUATION: Conducted on an annual basis in accordance with Cooperative guidelines TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Length of employment, salary and benefits determined by the Board of Directors of SWCCCASE Technical Skills
- Plans, organizes and presides over transition planning trainings
- Plans and organizes guest speakers
- Communicates in an effective and positive manner with colleagues, learners and visitors
- Confers with team on a regular basis regarding program needs
Staff Roles
- Maintains a high level of confidentiality with respect to work-related and student information
- Demonstrates initiative and continual assessment of personal effectiveness
- Demonstrates knowledge of first aid and health related/emergency procedures
- Demonstrates professionalism
- Follows procedures and policies established by the Cooperative
Professionalism
- Follows policies and procedures of SWCCCASE
- Demonstrates professionalism while setting examples for students
- Demonstrates continual assessment of personal and program effectiveness, responds effectively to feedback
- Actively participates in the evaluation process
- Demonstrates flexibility and is adaptable to change
- Uses judgment appropriately
- Conducts self in appropriate and ethical manner
- Treats others with respect and dignity
- Participates in professional growth activities
- Maintains a clean work area
- Dresses appropriately
Communication Skills
- Performs as an integral member of the educational team
- Maintains confidentiality in matters related to this position
- Relates in a helpful, positive, and efficient manner with peers, supervisors, and all those in contact with SWCCCASE
Performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor