CLEARWATER Council of Governments
JOB POSTING
TRANSITION SPECIALIST
Summary of Duties:
This position is a professional position responsible for working with individuals with developmental
disabilities (age 14 and up) and their families to prepare for the transition from school to employment.
Duties include:
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Counseling eligible individuals with disabilities toward employment in mutually agreed upon
vocational goals based on an assessment of interest, values, capabilities, and barriers.
Working with county boards of DD, schools, and providers to identify potential referrals for
services.
Working as a team with regional Bridges to Transition Counselor, support staff, vocational
rehabilitation Supervisor, and Bridges Program Manager.
Meeting regularly with other Bridges To Transition team members to review caseload activity
and ensure timely case progression.
Working together with Bridges Counselor to conduct vocational rehabilitation referral education
activities.
Attending Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings for prospective applicants (age 14 and up).
Scheduling intake appointments and conducts intake interviews.
Gathering information required for application screens; facilitating completion of application for
services and uploading into system.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in a human services area (e.g. rehabilitation, counseling, social work,
psychology, sociology, special education, communication disorders, rehabilitation teaching)
OR a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in another area AND 24 months
experience in the delivery of vocational rehabilitation services (e.g. job development, benefits
analysis, certified vocational evaluator, vocational specialist
Minimum qualifications must be met to be considered for position and college transcripts
must be provided by the applicant.
Notes:
Office location of the Transistion Specialist is flexible but frequent and regular travel is required to
Wyandot County, Seneca County, and Crawford County.
Salary: $40,000-$45,000
CLEARWATER Council of Governments
Benefits : OPERS Retirement system. Health, Dental & Vision Insurance. Vacation, Sick, and Personal
Time.
Contact: Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Beth Schanke, HR Coordinator
via email bschanke@clearwatercog.org or mail to 235 N. Toussaint South Rd. Oak Harbor, Oh 43449.
Resumes will be reviewed on January 25, 2016 but process will be ongoing until position is filled.