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Monday, November 13, 2017

TRANSITION SPECIALIST

TRANSITION SERVICES  Full time
Goodwill of Southwestern PA
External Hiring Range:  $12.67 to $13.84/Hour                                                              Travel Required:  Yes
Location:  Select locations throughout Allegheny, Fayette, and Westmoreland Counties
Education:  Associates Degree in Human Services, Psychology/Rehabilitation Science, Social Services or a related Field
Experience:  2 or more years’ experience successfully working with individuals with disabilities/barriers to employment.  Understanding of, or ability to quickly learn, disability laws including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, (Section 504), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).  Will also accept a Bachelors Degree in the afore mentioned Degrees and 1 or more years’ experience as stated above.
Summary:  The Transition Specialist will develop pre-employment skills and provide work experience training, support, information and supervision to high school students with disabilities/barriers to employment throughout businesses and organizations in Allegheny, Fayette and Westmoreland counties, by ensuring that the individuals’ needs are met, goals are implemented and vocational skills are developed and a safe work environment is maintained.

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