Transitioning Youth Specialist

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JOB TITLE : Transitioning Youth Specialist

STATUS : Full-time

SALARY : $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

LOCATION : Charles, Calvert, St. Mary's, and Anne Arundel County areas, as assigned

Job Purpose :

The Transitioning Youth Specialist at The Arc Southern Maryland will play a vital role in supporting youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) as they transition from school-based services into adult life. This position will ensure the provision of tailored services to help individuals achieve successful outcomes in areas such as employment, higher education, community involvement, and independent living.

Key Responsibilities :

• Case Management : Develop and implement individualized transition plans for youth with disabilities, working closely with students, families, educators, and external service providers.
• Coordination of Services : Act as a liaison between families, schools, government agencies, and community organizations to ensure the seamless delivery of services, including job coaching, post-secondary education options, and vocational training.
• Advocacy : Advocate for youth with disabilities to ensure access to necessary resources, supports, and opportunities for personal growth.
• Workshops & Training : Organize and conduct workshops for youth and their families on topics related to employment, life skills, and accessing community resources.
• Program Development : Collaborate with the CDS and Development teams to develop innovative programs and services that address the unique needs of transitioning youth.
• Resource Development : Identify and secure resources and services that support successful transitions, including funding, partnerships, and new initiatives.
• Documentation & Reporting : Maintain up-to-date case notes, transition plans, and progress reports in compliance with organization and funding requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Qualifications :

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS (PHYSICAL DEMANDS)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Usual office working conditions. The employee must be able to navigate the physical environments in which the people receiving services work.

Work Environment :

The position requires working within schools, community settings, and the office environment. The ability to travel throughout Southern Maryland and Anne Arundel County is required. Some evening or weekend hours may be necessary for events and workshops.

The Arc Southern Maryland is a drug-free employer. All offers of employment will be contingent on a successful background check. The Arc Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, religious and or political beliefs. We recruit, employ, retain, compensate, train, promote, discipline, terminate and treat all employees and job applicants based solely on qualification, performance, and competence.