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 – Manchester, NH
Job description
We are looking for someone with an education or non-profit background that has a passion for serving students. This open position in the Manchester area will provide transition services for at-risk high school students with disabilities. The services being provided use an experiential and competency-based approach to help students gain the employment, academic and independent living skills needed to successfully transition to adulthood.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct presentations, workshops and trainings on employment and transition, and instruct day-to-day academic activities
• Recruit new students within each regional high school
• Develop new ELO’s (extended learning opportunities) to respond to identified student needs
• Participate in regional teams to coordinate, review, and evaluate all aspects of the program and assess process effectiveness and academic rigor
• Coordinate work exposures with employers, schools, students, and families
• Support each student in taking action on their current and future career and education paths
• Support students with their independent living needs
Skills/Abilities:
• Knowledge of career development skills, assessment software, employer networking and other employment preparation processes
• 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 environments 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”
• Ability to communicate well and work independently regularly
• Preferred Knowledge and experience working with people with disabilities preferred
Qualifications:
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Teaching/instruction experience
• Non-Profit experience
• Experience working with adolescents, at-risk youth, or high school students with disabilities
Benefits offered are Medical, Dental, Life, Short Term & Long-Term disability insurance, 403(B) retirement plan, with a 6% match after the first year, 15 paid vacation days, paid sick time, paid holidays, 2 personal days, AFLAC products and Tuition reimbursement assistance.
Please forward your resume and cover letter to careers@gsil.org