SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Conduct task analysis to determine job duties and communicate these to students.

· Travel Training as necessary to increase independence

· Assist students with preparing for NYS drivers permit exam and driver’s license in addition to registering with the Selective Service Office and voters registration

· Communicate with student about specific work/social skills needed for particular employment situations.

· Develop and strategize Career Plans with students (CDOS)

· Conduct (NYSED) Careerzone assessments and career interest surveys as directed.

· Train and support student in job responsibilities and tasks.

· Collect data to assess student job performance, and interactions with co-workers as well as supervisors.

· Assist student with developing strategies for budgeting and banking skills.

· Promote and foster the student with developing their independence, confidence, and self-advocacy skills in the work place with a goal of unsupported employment.

· Teach career and exploration classes

· Develop Employability profile (CDOS)

· Meet with students, families and staff to perform Level I Assessments.

· Develop, update and expand post-secondary plans, goals and transition needs for students IEP.

· Participate in CSE meetings

· Conduct college exploration sessions and visits.

· Conduct college planning meetings with students and assist them through college application process

· Instruct and oversee the development of student resumes.

· Consult with educational staff in regard to aligning lessons with careers. (CDOS)

· Pursue continuous professional growth.

· Pursue community internship opportunities for students with organizations and businesses.

· Participate in, coordinate and conduct activities that contribute to the effective operation of the transition process. Including meetings with parents, educational staff and clinical team.

· Update and maintain required state mandates and documentation in student file.

· Organize, interpret and administer interest and achievement surveys for students.

· Educate and inform parents and students of outside post-secondary adult agencies and services, in addition to information on guardianship, SSI, and OPWDD

II. QUALIFICATIONS:

· BA/BS required, Masters preferred.

· Prior experience with job coaching/career planning a must.

· Experience and/or degree in computer programming a plus.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

· Attending TCI class for certification/re-certification and passing a test upon completion of course is a minimum requirement for employment.

III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS:

In addition, employees need to possess the following characteristics:

· Be team player.

· Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.

· Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change, forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.

IV. WORKING CONDITIONS:

Therapeutic residential school. The Transition Counselor is afforded the opportunity to have supervision sessions with the Clinical Coordinator in order to provide opportunity for growth.