Lead Transition Specialist
About the Organization
GSIL is a statewide nonprofit organization empowering people with disabilities to live their best lives. Annually, we serve over 1800 consumers through 18 consumer directed programs and services. That’s what makes us unique. Consumers are in charge. We fill the gaps, turning challenges into opportunities, so everyone can live their best life. As the state’s only Independent Living Center, we pride ourselves in being innovative leaders with a mission to promote quality of life with independence for people with disabilities through advocacy, information, education, support, and transition services.
About the Job
Lead Transition Specialist
Responsibilities:
• Serves as lead instructor of the day-to-day academic activities
• Oversees the development of the new ELOs (extended learning opportunities) to respond to identified student needs
• Directs staff in recruitment, intake, and progression through the program experience and back to school and other appropriate service
• Works with Program Administrators and stakeholders (Regional Advisory Group) to continually review and evaluate all aspects of the program – assess process effectiveness and full academic rigor
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining student expectations
• Provide support to work site activities as needed
• Completes all the necessary program reports with high quality and in a timely manner
Skills/Abilities:
• Ability to convey a variety of diverse thoughts and ideas to learners of varying academic levels and learning styles
• Ability to work in dynamic and high stress environment with flexibility and focus
• Comfort and ability in quick and rapid decision making
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to see the best in all students and assist each in “creating themselves”
• Knowledge of career development assessment software and processes
• Knowledge and/or personal or professional experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred
• Comfort with 1:1 instruction as well as group presentations
• Demonstrated collaborative skills
• Knowledge and/or personal or professional experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred
• Knowledge of special education law, accommodations and modifications as related to IEPs and 504s preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Google Suite including Google Classroom; Docs; Sheets; Slides; Forms, and Gmail
• Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and various templates
• Working with Database programs
Other Responsibilities:
• Participate in general GSIL events and activities.
• Maintain professional knowledge /skills by reviewing professional literature and attending trainings /workshops.
• Support and uphold workplace regulations and safety practices.
• Share newsworthy information appropriately throughout the organization.
• Conduct other duties as assigned that will increase options for persons with disabilities to live independently in their communities.
Qualifications:
• College graduate preferred
• Teaching/instruction experience
• Experience working with adolescents, at-risk youth, or high school students with disabilities
• Ability to drive a 13-passenger vehicle.
Physical/Mental demands:
Reasonable accommodations will be made available to assist persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Granite State Independent Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $40,000.00 - $43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
• All GSIL applicants and employees must be able to successfully pass a State of NH Criminal Background check.
Education:
• Associate (Required)
Experience:
• Teaching: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
• Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person