Transition Specialist - Clatsop County - TEMPORARY

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.

In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job.

We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below.

Position Title: Transition Specialist
Department: Special Student Services
Location: Clatsop Service Center - Clatsop County
Reports To: Program Coordinator
Compensation: Classified Salary Schedule - Range E
$21.82 - $26.07 per hour, DOE
Bargaining Unit: OSEA
FTE: 1.0 - 40 hours per week

*** THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARY THROUGH THE END OF THE 25/26 SCHOOL YEAR***

NW REGIONAL ESD'S MISSION STATEMENT: In partnership with the communities we serve,
Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.

General Description:
In alignment with the NWRESD's mission statement, this position assists students with disabilities to prepare for the workforce as they transition from high school to post-high school life.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Certificates as determined by the District, including a valid driver's license and a type 20 certification or the ability to obtain a type 20 certification (the ESD will provide training and support). Available transportation and proof of auto insurance are required.
3. Experience working with students with disabilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
1. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
2. Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations
3. Confer regularly with immediate supervisor

4.0

Proficient in the use of computer and internet-based applications, including but not limited to email, internet software, Google Suite, and word processing (MS Word)

Essential functions:
Include the following. Performs some or all of the following tasks. Other Duties may be assigned. The duties listed below are not inclusive, but characteristic of the type and level of work assigned for this position.

A. Participate in activities related to the recruitment of potential clients.
B. Assist the YTP/Pre-ETS team in determining Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) eligibility of applicants.
C. Assist students in acquiring necessary transportation to keep appointments.
D. Implement a system for disseminating YTP/Pre-ETS information to employers.
E. Analyze work sites and match YTP/Pre-ETS clients to work sites.
F. Maintain and update a system for tracking active and inactive employers.
G. Provide structured training at community job sites consistent with each client's targeted vocational goals.
H. Provide follow-up support to students.
I. Collect data as necessary to document students' progress on the job.
J. Maintain an accurate case file on each YTP/Pre-ETS client.
K. Participate in all team meetings as invited.
L. Gather and organize information useful for transition planning.
M. Provide one-to-one assistance to clients in the delivery of instruction for vocational, independent living, and personal/social content areas.
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