Job Id: 750167
Position: Pendleton Transition Coordinator
Client: IDOC
Location: 9310 South State Road 67 Pendleton IN 46064
Duration: 7 Months
- The Transition Specialist for Indianas Department of Correction: Division of Youth Services provides oversight to all transitionrelated 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. - Evaluate 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 Transition Coordinators will represent the Indiana Department of Correction Division of Youth Services at many conferences and meetings.
- The Transition 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 individualized Education Learning Plan for each youth upon entry at the facility.
- Work with state county and private agencies to provide reentry 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
Required skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment.
- Experience with training coaching or guiding youth.
- Experience collaborating and creating initiatives.
- Experience as a spokesperson at events.
- Experience with building relationships and partnerships to leverage resources and services.