Job Details

Transition Specialist

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Transition Specialist.

Position Details

Location
Gulf Park

730 East Beach Boulevard
Long Beach, Mississippi, 39560
United States

Division
Institute for Disability Study

Position Type
Staff

Employment Status
Full Time

Grant Funded
Yes

Pay Grade

E07

Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. TheUniversity will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job SummaryAssist IDSadministration with transition to adulthood (employment, volunteerism, service,independent living, and post-secondary education) projects including programdevelopment, program implementation, individualized person-centered plandevelopment, service coordination/case management, training, internshipmonitoring, data input, technical assistance and other activities related togrant reporting, compliance and review.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coordinates with community agencies, community organizations, families, businesses, and industries, to provide support services for individuals with disabilities.
2. Provides one-on-one service coordination/case management, information and referrals.
3. Develops and implements intake forms, needs assessment tools and individual support plans.
4. Assists individuals with disabilities with advocacy and self-sufficiency development.
5. Develops, promotes, and monitors community-based employment and other learning internship opportunities.
6. Researches, develops, and provides transition to adulthood best practice training to youth and young adults with disabilities, families, providers and the business community/employers.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum QualificationsMaster's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, Child and Family Sciences, Counseling and related fields or bachelor's degree in Social Work Public Health, Psychology, Child and Family Sciences, Counseling and related fields with one to three years related experience and/or training beyond a bachelor's degree including developing and implementing individualized transition support plans and conducting individualized transition assessments of youth and young adults with disabilities and their families.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of transition to adulthood services and supports
• Knowledge of disability, services and supports
• Skill in managing one's own time and the time of others
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Skill in developing and implementing transition to adulthood plans of care
• Ability to travel or complete overnight stays as needed
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with everyone.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, respect, and discretion when dealing with confidential matters.

Preferred Qualifications

Social work licensure or case management certification

About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.