Transition Coordinator

PQC is seeking a Transition Coordinator who will work as part of the Indiana Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS). The Transition Coordinator will work at Anderson High School. The goal of the Pre-ETS initiative is to improve post-school outcomes of students with disabilities ages 14 to 22. These services shall be provided during the school day, after school hours or weekends and/or in the summer months in various settings including schools, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholder locations. Services may include self-advocacy, career exploration, job readiness, job shadowing, situational assessments and work experience opportunities with area employers.

At PQC, our employees are our best asset. Prairie Quest Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prides itself on growth and exceeding expectations, not only for our customers but also for our employees. We believe that having the best of the best on staff translates into having the best of the best in customer results.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize a screening assessment to gauge student workplace readiness to move forward in pursuing competitive employment.
• Assist students in identifying barriers; and deliver, document, and analyze the effectiveness of tools and techniques to assist students.
• Assist students to identify resources within their family, community and school system to help prepare for employment, education and training.
• Provide goal-oriented transition services to promote student’s personal and professional development through a coordinated set of activities designed to offer exposure to appropriate decision-making and conflict resolution techniques.
• Assist students to identify activities, experiences and opportunities that will increase their competencies in the areas of self-advocacy and leadership.
• Provide financial capability training for students to acquire, develop, and improve money management skills.
• Assist students in exploring local, available, affordable, and accessible transportation options; and will provide instruction in the use of public transportation to access work and the community.
• Maintain Student records, including student progress reports with emphasis on challenges and achievements.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with a variety of individuals with disabilities.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass a mandatory background screening.
• Proficient with use of various technology and tools.
• Valid Driver License and at least 18 years of age.

Duty Hours: primarily 7:30 am- 4:30 pm

Shift: Fulltime

Pay: $22.00/ hour

Full time team members Enjoy:

• Working with a highly engaged staff
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental, no cost
  • Vision, no cost
  • Life, no cost
  • Short Term Disability, no cost
  • Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Reimbursement for certifications

PQC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In addition to federal law requirements, PQC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.