Transition Coordinator at Accessible Academics USA, Inc.

Accessible Academics in Buffalo, NY is looking for a full-time transition coordinator to join our team. You will work in a collaborative environment that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young adults with disabilities. The hours are flexible and work is primarily remote, with occasional attendance at vendor events or in-person meetings to share our mission with community partners. We are a small, growing agency, so this is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact. We offer generous benefits, such as unlimited PTO, 401k, technology stipend, mileage reimbursement, and medical benefits.

To apply, visit: https://10759.axiscare.com/?caregivers-applications.php

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with local high schools, post-secondary institutions, and other local agencies to develop a pipeline of student referrals
• Participates in the development of student recruitment and retention plans, strategies, and written materials
• Conducts presentations and attends marketing events as a vendor for the purpose of sharing information about agency services and recruiting new students
• Develops and sends out marketing materials, maintains organization weekly blog and social media accounts, and other marketing duties as assigned
• Onboard new students and provide transition counseling to students and families
• Conduct initial and ongoing vocational, life, and academic skills assessments as part of the new student on-boarding process
• Develop a transition plan for each student including vocational interests, behaviors, and readiness, and make specific recommendations for students’ transition from high school, through post-secondary credential attainment, and into employment in the community
• Link students to outside agencies as needed
• Oversee the programming of each student to ensure that students are making adequate progress towards completing their transition plan
• Build a network of relationships with local businesses and non-profits in the community for potential volunteer, internship, or job placement of students
• Receive instructor certification in training programs, maintain current certifications, and train new staff
• Engage in professional development opportunities to remain current in the field of transition planning and admissions counseling
• Communicate with families and students and support our Coaching services as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; at least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

We are looking forward to hearing from you.