IN-DOC-Logansport Transition Specialist

ContractTransition SpecialistThe Transition Specialist for Indianas Department of Correction: Division of Youth Services provides oversight to all transition-related practices in the States juvenile correctional facilities.


Job Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

Facilitate the implementation of a life skills curriculum titled Next Steps.


Utilize the Transition Coordinator Handbook in an effort to standardize the transition practices.


Evalute the five Transition Consultations to be completed by every student under the guidance of an assigned teacher.


Participate on a weekly basis in Administrative Release Committees (ARC) in each facility to confirm and reinforce the students reentry plans.


Do the Follow Up Phone Calls to released youth at 1 3 6 9 and 12 months.


The Transistion Coordinators will represent the Indiana Department of Correction- Division of Youth Services at many conferences and meetings.


The Transistion Coordinators will assist in the development of a partnership with Indianas Department of Workforce Development HIRE and Indiana Universitys HOPE Mentoring.


The Transition Coordinators will assist in the development of the individiualized Education Learning Plan for each youth upon entry at the facility.


Work with state county and private agengies to provide re-entry servicers for youth transitioning back into the community.


Assist students with obtaining social security cards state identification drivers license birth certificates and additional documentation.


Assist students with transitioning back to public schools


Assist students with employment apprenticeship programs and military service information

Skill	Required/Desired	Amount	of Experience
Prior working exp. utilizing strong communication skills (written and verbal).	Required
Computer knowledge: Microsoft Word Outlook and Excel as well as PowerPoint.	Required
Prior experience working as a customer service rep.	Required	1.0	Years
Prior data entry working experience.	Required	1.0	Years
Prior experience working in a Team environment.	Required	1.0	Years
Prior exp. working w/at risk youth.	Highly desired
Prior working experience in a community or State program.	Highly desired
Prior experience working in a youth educational program.	Highly desired

Required Skills:

Prior working exp. utilizing strong communication skills (written and verbal). Computer knowledge: Microsoft Word Outlook and Excel as well as PowerPoint. Prior experience working as a customer service rep. Prior data entry working experience. Prior experience working in a Team environment. Prior exp. working w/at risk youth. Prior working experience in a community or State program. Prior experience working in a youth educational program.