Transition Services Specialist

Position Summary

The Transition Services Specialist serves as Cape Abilities subject matter expert in transition programming for students and young adults aged from 14 to 22 with disabilities. This position is responsible for designing and implementing curriculum aligned with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and MassAbility Transition Services requirements facilitating high-quality instruction coordinating work-based learning opportunities engaging students and families and fostering partnerships with schools employers and community organizations to prepare participants for competitive integrated employment.

Essential Responsibilities

Curriculum Development and Program Design

Develop implement and continuously enhance engaging age-appropriate curriculum aligned with MassAbility Transition Services requirements and the five required WIOA Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS).

Design lesson plans activities and instructional materials that promote career exploration workplace readiness self-advocacy post-secondary education planning and work-based learning.

Ensure curriculum incorporates evidence-based practices experiential learning opportunities and interactive teaching methods that accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.

Collaborate with employers educators community partners and Cape Abilities staff to integrate real-world career experiences into instructional programming.

Review participant feedback program outcomes and emerging best practices to evaluate and continuously improve curriculum effectiveness.

Ensure all curriculum and instructional materials meet MassAbility requirements and are maintained in compliance with program standards and approval processes.

Develop supplemental resources presentations and training materials for Youth Career Camps Transition Skills Workshops family education sessions and other transition programming.

Research emerging workforce trends career pathways and instructional strategies to ensure curriculum remains relevant innovative and responsive to the evolving needs of students and employers.

Program Coordination

Work in collaboration with Manager of CCS to plan and facilitate Transition Services including

o Youth Career Camps

o Single-topic Transition Trainings

o Work-Based Learning

o Career exploration activities

Documentation & Reporting- including maintenance of student records attendance transition plans progress notes provider portal documentation and outcome tracking

Assist with billing documentation and reporting.

Work-Based Learning

Coordinate and provide job coaching as needed for Work Based opportunities including:

o Internships

o Job shadowing

o Employer visits

o Informational interviews

o Volunteer experiences

Collaborate with Manager of CCS Employment Specialists and Job Coaches to support successful placements.

Recruitment & Outreach

Recruit participants through:

o School districts Special Education departments Guidance counselors Families Community organizations colleges State agencies social media and community outreach

Represent Cape Abilities at transition fairs and community events as needed.

Work with Marketing and Manager of CCS to develop and create website and social media content advertising Transition services and training schedule.

PREPARATION KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

Bachelors degree in Education Human Services Rehabilitation Social Work Psychology or related field

Experience working with adolescents or young adults with disabilities

Experience facilitating groups or delivering educational programming preferred

Strong public speaking and presentation skills

Experience building partnerships with schools employers and community organizations preferred

Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings weekends and school vacations

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequent walking standing

Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

Ability to safely work with sharp instruments/tools.

Exposure to the elements

Ability to work in inclement weather.

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