Transition Coordinator
University of Southern Mississippi
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Job overview
University of Southern Mississippi is hiring a Transition Coordinator. The Transition Coordinator at the University of Southern Mississippi coordinates day-to-day operations of transition to adulthood programs and services. This role involves collaborating with the executive coordinator, guiding transition specialists in program development and implementation, and monitoring person-centered plans and internships. The coordinator also oversees direct training and technical assistance for youth and young adults with disabilities, their families, and service providers.
Key focus areas include Research, review and implement transition to adulthood best practice and research-based recommendations, Design, provide oversight and oversee quality monitoring of transition to adulthood training, and Coordinate and provide staff support and guidance in information dissemination.
Successful candidates bring Authorized To Work US. Preferred (not required): Research, Program Implementation, Training And Technical Assistance, and Program Design.
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Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
The Transition Coordinator coordinates day-to-day operations of transition to adulthood (employment, volunteerism, service, independent living, leadership, advocacy, and post-secondary education) programs and services. This position works collaboratively with the executive coordinator for transition and provides guidance to the transition specialist in developing, implementing new programs services and activities; maintaining existing programs, services and activities; monitoring person-centered plan (plan of care) development, service coordination/case management, and internships; and overseeing direct training and technical assistance to youth and young adults with disabilities, family members and those that serve them.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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Researches, reviews and implements transition to adulthood best practice and research-based recommendations into transition to adulthood training and technical assistance activities.
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Designs, provides oversight and oversees quality monitoring of transition to adulthood best practice and research-based training to youth and young adults with disabilities, families, providers and the business community/employers.
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Coordinates and provides staff support and guidance in the dissemination of information regarding best practices at state, regional, or national trainings and conferences.
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Cultivates partnerships with local, state, and national organizations/agencies, as well as University staff, faculty, and departments to promote transition services.
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Coordinates compliance with internal program policies and regulations for all transition services.
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Works and provides guidance to transition staff to develop schedules, program structure, and training curricula.
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Documents and tracks all transition activities including data collection and quality monitoring for use in preparing reports for IDS and funding agencies.
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Provides guidance for reporting and monitors implementation of transition services including usage of intake forms, needs assessment tools and individual support plans
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Monitors staff provision of advocacy support and self-sufficiency development to individuals with disabilities
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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