Transition Coordinator
About The Position
Participate with assigned transitional service providers and coordinate youth schedules as appropriate (Provides information and assists in accessing services/programs). Meets with youth, service providers, family, and group leaders (when appropriate) at a minimum of once monthly. Administer and update life skills assessments, as necessary. Throughout reintegration process, focus on both protective and high-risk factors. Collaborate with family members and/or youth’s support system to reduce barriers for success after residential treatment. Provide referrals to community resources and utilizes communication techniques to develop and maintain a collaborative alliance with community partners and organizations, as assigned. Provide support and coaching to youth utilizing a solution-focused approach that assists in the development and support of life skills. Participate in collaborative case conferences to provide information and recommendations according to program expectations. Act as an advocate for youth and provide youth with community resources. Complete all documentation relevant to progress of the youth’s transitional case plan including but not limited to case notes, housing/employment applications, college admissions, & required Michigan Rehabilitation Services & Michigan Youth Re-Entry Initiative paperwork. Collect additional background information as requested and updates youth/agency records where appropriate. This may include but not limited to birth certificate, Social Security number, previous professional supports, advocacy of new needs/services as identified, and requesting release of info as appropriate Collect intake and referral information for new youth and document progress. Monitor and adjust the youth’s case plan when applicable. Identify and report the needs of youth to the supervisor, to ensure appropriate service will be identified and addressed. Participating with Youth Advisory Committee as requested by youth, offering support with advocacy. Meetings are scheduled & held twice monthly. Provide supportive services to youth in community settings. This may include accompanying youth to court appearances, appointments, and various volunteer and work-related opportunities in the community. Coordinate school records upon request. Coordinate with local community colleges and assist youth in requesting financial assistance.
Responsibilities
- Participate with assigned transitional service providers and coordinate youth schedules as appropriate
- Meet with youth, service providers, family, and group leaders
- Administer and update life skills assessments
- Focus on both protective and high-risk factors
- Collaborate with family members and/or youth’s support system to reduce barriers for success after residential treatment
- Provide referrals to community resources
- Provide support and coaching to youth utilizing a solution-focused approach that assists in the development and support of life skills
- Participate in collaborative case conferences to provide information and recommendations according to program expectations
- Act as an advocate for youth and provide youth with community resources
- Complete all documentation relevant to progress of the youth’s transitional case plan
- Collect additional background information as requested and updates youth/agency records where appropriate
- Collect intake and referral information for new youth and document progress
- Monitor and adjust the youth’s case plan when applicable
- Identify and report the needs of youth to the supervisor
- Participate with Youth Advisory Committee as requested by youth, offering support with advocacy
- Provide supportive services to youth in community settings
- Coordinate school records upon request
- Coordinate with local community colleges and assist youth in requesting financial assistance
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