Transition Facilitator

The NWESD aspires to be a racially and culturally inclusive staff that reflects the diversity of those we serve. We believe this strengthens our organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches staff engagement.

The Transition Support Facilitator works under the guidance of the school administrator or other certified staff. Their role is to support students who are leaving County- or State-run institutions and transitioning back into schools managed by local educational agencies. The focus of this position is to help these students successfully return to the K–12 school system. Additionally, the Transition Support Facilitator assists youth offenders in continuing their education through college, vocational, or technical training programs, or in finding employment, based on their skills and education levels.

Essential Functions:

Duties listed are intended to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position. Employee(s) may not perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional duties not listed, but within the general scope of the position.

• Facilitates students’ reenrollment and return to local education agency.
• Assists students in resume writing, making business contacts, and portfolio maintenance.
• Assists with the organization, implementation, and supervision of students in academic and vocational or transition activities.
• Assists in coordination of transition supports with employers, parent, students, transportation, and community, youth-support agencies.
• Monitors student behavior and assists in maintaining a productive atmosphere for learning.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records and refers questions regarding district, agency, and NWESD operations to supervisor for response.
• Interacts positively, professionally, and consistently with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Maintains detailed records of transition activities throughout students’ transition & submits monthly summary reports as directed by supervisor.
• Coordinates efforts with Educational Advocates responsible for on-going transition support.
• Performs variety of clerical tasks, including maintaining student applications, permission forms, and hourly records of experience, and assists with coordinating and compiling portfolio information.
• Provides support for work-study students, including consultation with employers, job analysis and training assistance, and job coaching support.
• Assists in coordinating and providing transportation for work-experience students to and from job sites.
• Accompanies students to appointments, job sites, or other off-campus activities to assess social and employability needs.
• Accompanies students to job sites; observes performance; oversees work training; and provides instruction and assistance accordingly.
• Demonstrates professionalism through punctuality and minimal absences; adheres to employee responsibilities outlined in the policy and procedures of employer and partner agencies where employee may perform responsibilities.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of task analysis and job coaching concepts.
• Knowledge of disability and functional limitations for at-risk youth.
• Knowledge of employer vision, mission, and employment requirements.
• Knowledge of local and federal laws related to Title 1 services for neglected and delinquent youth.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations and codes related to Equal Employment Opportunity.
• Knowledge of behavior management, aggression control, and de-escalation techniques.
• Organization and technology skills sufficient to perform related clerical, communication, and project management responsibilities with proficiency and accuracy.
• Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with the students.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with partners.
• Ability to teach appropriate behaviors and work/life skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain and submit data records and reporting in a timely and organized manner.
• Ability to interpret and analyze career exploration and employment abilities, interests, strengths, and employment challenges of participating students.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to safely transport students as needed.
• Ability to be creative, make professionally sound decisions, and be an effective team member.
• Ability to apply sound problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to travel to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Qualifications:

Associate’s degree or 60 semester hours from an accredited institution of higher education; two years of experience working with high-risk and/or special education youth; valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of liability insurance; WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance; CPR/First Aid certification. Oral and written proficiency in Spanish preferred.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Work is performed mainly in an office/classroom in a juvenile detention center environment Lifts and carries a maximum of 35 pounds. Transporting students may be required. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.

Hazards: Due to the nature of the population of the school, hazards include but are not limited to exposure to weapons, threats, verbal abuse, spitting, fighting, kicking, hitting, punching, biting, scratching, hair pulling, throwing of objects and other forms of physical aggression.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Changes to the position description may be made at the discretion of the employer.

It is the policy of the Northwest Educational Service District No. 189 to not discriminate against any person with regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, or citizenship or immigration status.