Transition Specialist

Transition Specialist

The mission of the Akron Urban League is to improve the quality of life of the citizens of Summit County, particularly African-Americans, through economic self-reliance and social empowerment.

Our vision is to become the anchor of collaborative services known for transforming and repositioning Summit County citizens. We strive to pull individuals and families out of generational poverty and into self-sufficiency and economic independence.

CORE VALUES

Purpose

To fulfill our mission by working together with determination, intention, and perseverance in pursuit of excellence. Our objective is to serve with the common goal of uniting and lifting the Greater Akron community.

Collaboration

We work through local, state, federal, and private partnerships to achieve excellence and bring transformative programs to Summit County.

Compassion and Respect

As ambassadors of our community, our role is to lead, listen and respond to people’s experiences with kindness. Simultaneously, we eagerly share how our programs can help achieve economic self-sufficiency through employment, entrepreneurship, wealth-building, education and community outreach.

Dept/Program: Workforce Development/Recidivism Program

Reports To: Senior Program Manager, Workforce Development

Pay Rate: $18.00 - $25.00 (Depending on level of experience)

Classification: Regular/Full-time/Non-Exempt

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vision, Life, PTO, 403-b, Holidays

Job Summary: Transition Specialist will build relationships with Participants and guide them as they work through their goals by planning and organizing action items for next steps. They will provide their Participants with access to supportive services and barrier removal plans. Transition Specialist will be measured on their Participants’ successful completion of the program, via goal progression and program compliance.

Under supervision and in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations, Transition Specialist will work with adult participants (18 years). Transition Specialist will ensure the delivery of quality services, which includes risk/needs assessment, individualized success plans, implement strategies that promote success, tracking of participant achievement and outcomes, referrals, and program exit.

Job Duties: Responsibilities include:

· Coaching Participants to establish goals and guide them through goal progression.

· Referral to additional services and programs based on participant needs and assessment data.

· Identify community resources and build community partnerships of services to eliminate participant barriers.

· Enter participants data into case management systems.

· Keep the Senior Program Manager informed of any updates or added supportive services, barrier removal, or collaborative efforts that are needed beyond the established Success Plan.

· Gather information on participants in training and offer feedback and suggestions for programmatic improvements.

· Other related duties as assigned.

Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, events, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications: Four-year degree preferred or minimum 2 years case management experience working with at-risk population, experience in workforce development preferred; Microsoft Office proficient; possession of a valid State of Ohio Driver’s License and transportation, as position requires travel within the State of Ohio with mostly local travel; fingerprint and background checks conducted.

Competencies: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate case plans to program participants and professionals; propensity for compassion and ability to relate to clients with various needs; ability to motivate clients to follow case plans; ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals and groups; ability to be authentic and approachable and can garner trust; ability to remain focused, results-oriented and decisive; excellent organizational and recordkeeping skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple cases; sound critical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to analyze feedback and determine next steps; strong computer skills to manage case records.

Akron Urban League Work Culture:

MUST embrace and exhibit personal qualities of honesty, respect, empathy, integrity, credibility, with a commitment to the Akron Urban League’s mission. Our focus is always to operate with a STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE and HIGH ETHICS.

Posting Dates: Continuous until filled

All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, handicap, color, religion, sex, age or national origin, disability, or any other factor as specified in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and subsequent amendments.

SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:

hr@akronubanleague.org

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Applications/resumes are kept on file for 6-months.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $25