Date Posted: 5/18/2022

Location: District Office

Hours per Day: 9 hours Mon-Thurs with some working 4 hour Fridays

Days per Year: 197 days contract with additional half time days over the summer

Closing Date and Time: Open until filled

BILLINGUAL AND BILITERATE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

The Three Rivers School District is seeking one highly motivated and knowledgeable Transition Specialist to carry out the important work of Oregon’s Youth Transition Program (YTP). In fulfillment of the YTP Grant guidelines developed by Vocational Rehabilitation, University of Oregon, and the Oregon Department of Education, Transition Specialists provide enhanced transition services to eligible students in high schools and alternative schools in the assigned locations.

Through this dynamic work, the Transition Specialists form collaborative relationships with school staff, students and families, vocational rehabilitation, institutions of higher ed., and other local agencies and businesses to deliver Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) in five main areas:

1) Job Exploration Counseling

2) Work-Based Learning Experiences

3) Guidance on Post-Secondary Education Opportunities

4) Workplace Readiness Training

5) Coaching in Self-Advocacy

This position is full-time during the school year and half-time during the summer. If you are sensitive about the barriers to employment and post-secondary education opportunities experienced by students with disabilities and are passionate about helping young people who face these challenges find a path to success as adults, this position is for you!

POSITION GOAL:

Work collaboratively with high school teams, students, parents, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselors, and other community partners to provide enhanced Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) and core Youth Transition Program (YTP) services for eligible participants within the component districts. The overall goal is to assist transition-age students who experience disabilities in securing appropriate, meaningful employment and/or post-secondary education to ensure success and independence as adult members of society.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The YTP Transition Specialist will provide YTP services by carrying out the following essential functions:

• Work with students to evaluate and improve performance of self-help, communication, social, behavioral, academic, vocational, and independent living skills across the school and community settings in relation to transition planning.
• Participate as a member of the IEP team to identify and address the transition needs of students.
• Collaborate with school staff to provide transition planning, including the provision of transition services related to post-secondary training, education, employment, and independent living skills.
• Develop and deliver Pre-ETS based on participant needs and goals, resources available, and guiding principles of the Youth Transition Program.
• Develop and monitor school and community-based work experience sites.
• Facilitate training and evaluation of students in vocational training and work-based activities and experiences.
• Identify and refer participants to VR, and assist VR in referring participants to appropriate employment-related sources of assistance.
• Gather and provide documentation as required by WIOA of disability, key informant information, and other relevant information for each participant in order to assist VR in determining participants’ eligibility for VR services and to identify vocational goals and supports.
• Develop, implement and maintain student vocational records and data regarding daily living vocational experiences.
• Consult with, and cooperatively plan vocational and transition activities with students, parents, related service providers, community employment partners, and involved social service agencies.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with ESD/local district staff, parents, community, service agency personnel, and local employers.
• Participate in professional growth activities.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about participants, families, and staff.
• Demonstrate understanding of IDEA, FAPE, and the provision of employment-related transition activities for students and youth with disabilities as set forth in WIOA.
• Comply with local district and ESD rules and policies.
• Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
• Perform job-related tasks as designated by the supervisor.

MINIMUM PREREQUISITES:

• High School Diploma.
• Three years’ experience, preferred, working in a transition program (or educational setting requiring similar skills) and/or providing vocational services to students in a school or community setting, OR three years experience working in an agency setting providing transition, vocational or related services to youth.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective delivery of transition services, community and employment expectations, and vocational training strategies for students with disabilities.
• Demonstrated competence regarding the use of computers and other technology devices and systems for communication, data recording and reporting, and student instructions and support.
• Ability to obtain CPR and first aid certification.
• Possess a valid Oregon Driver License.

Any equivalent combination of experience, certification, and training/education, deemed by the district, which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of this job may be used as an alternative to this prerequisite.

Requirements:

Apply online and submit (Resume, Letter of Interest, Letters of Recommendation)

High School Diploma or GED required

Two (2) years of college coursework or Associate’s Degree (may be waived pending successful performance on skills test administered by the District)

Person filling this position will have to be fingerprinted

Proof of COVID vaccination or have approved exception upon hire

CONTACT:

Human Resource Department

Three Rivers School District

P O Box 160

Murphy, OR 97533

541-862-3111 x5249

Three Rivers School District is an equal opportunity employer and educator. Three Rivers School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, disability, or age in any educational programs, activities or employment. Three Rivers School District will provide reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process upon request and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Human Resources Office at the Three Rivers District Office at 541-862-3111.

Title IX Coordinator: Casey Alderson, 541-862-3111, 8550 New Hope Rd.