Whowe are: Community Partners is dedicated to providing quality developmental and mentalhealth services to meet the needs of families and individuals in StraffordCounty. From comprehensive mental health care, to individualized services forpersons with developmental disabilities, to family education and supportservices, we are here to help. If this resonates with you and sounds likesomething you'd like to be a part of, we want to hear from you!
The Role: The Transition Coordinator is responsible for assistingstudents and families of transition ages (14-22) who have developmentaldisabilities. The coordinator will assist families with preparing for thetransition from the school system to adult services and offer individualsupports based on a client and their families expressed need.
What you'll be doing: - Utilizes a Person-Centered-Planning philosophy and team approach in coordination of services for all areas of transition
- Assists individuals and families to identify and connect to needed resources
- Responsible for completing a Family Support Service Agreement for all clients on caseload and/or Service Agreements within Intellect Ability platform for clients one year out from adult services or exiting early from the school system
- Attends school meetings when requested by family
- Responsible for timely and accurate documentation for services provided
- Complete initial functional screen for every individual requesting, or likely to need, waiver services within 12 months
- Educates clients and families on service options and choice
- Network with community organizations and groups with the goal of improving the community's understanding of the developmental disabilities service system
- Provides transportation and accompanies clients and families to program visits as needed
- Maintains and updates client files
- Completes targeted case management billables for all client encounters, as needed
- Participates in occasional weekend/evening events including Transition Fairs, Family Support seasonal events, Community of Practice events, trainings, or Transition Month trainings
- Attends various statewide trainings and initiatives, such as annual Transition Summit, SSI Trainings, etc
- Communicates with various agencies and/or schools, such as Voc. Rehab., Juvenile Probation, DCYF, Youth Transition Programs and other vendors
- Attend meetings, trainings and events as assigned
- Performs tasks, projects and other duties as assigned
Qualifications: - A bachelor's degree in humanservices or a related field plus at least three years' experience working withindividuals with disabilities or their families
- Expectation that staff will usethe technology provided to perform their job
- Must possess a valid and currentdriver's license, vehicle insurance coverage and have reliable transportation
Tellme about the benefits!Whileworking for an incredible non-profit organization with a great mission andfabulous culture, you'll be contributing to innovative community and socialchange. With your amazing co-workers and clients that inspire you, thedifference you make each day will not go unnoticed.
Inaddition to a wonderful working environment, we offer: - Competitive Wages
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Health, Dental and Vision
- FSA Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
- 403(b)
Background checks which include, but are not limited to, criminal, OIG, BEAS, DCYF and motor vehicle records are required.