In-Doc-Logansport Transition Specialist

IN-DOC-Logansport Transition Specialist (799441)State of IndianaTitle/Role: IN-DOC-Logansport Transition SpecialistRegion Description:State of IndianaReq. Status: OpenNo. of Openings: 1Start Date: 04/09/2026End Date: 12/31/2026No New Submittals After: 04/09/2026Max Submittals by Vendor: 2 Per OpeningWork Arrangement: OnsiteWorksite Address: Logansport Juvenile Correctional Facility 1118 South State Road 25, Logansport, IN 46947 Agency Interview Type: No Interview RequiredShort Description: Transition SpecialistComplete Description: The Transition Specialist for Indiana's Department of Correction: Division of Youth Services provides oversight to all transition-related practices in the State's juvenile correctional facilities.Job Responsibilities may include, but not limited to: Facilitate the implementation of a life skills curriculum, titled Next Steps. Utilize the Transition Coordinator Handbook in an effort to standardize the transition practices. Evalute the five "Transition Consultations" to be completed by every student under the guidance of an assigned teacher. Participate on a weekly basis in Administrative Release Committees (ARC) in each facility to confirm and reinforce the student's reentry plans. Do the Follow Up Phone Calls to released youth at 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. The Transistion Coordinators will represent the Indiana Department of Correction- Division of Youth Services at many conferences and meetings. The Transistion Coordinators will assist in the development of a partnership with Indiana's Department of Workforce Development, HIRE, and Indiana University's HOPE Mentoring. The Transition Coordinators will assist in the development of the individiualized Education Learning Plan for each youth upon entry at the facility. Work with state, county and private agengies to provide re-entry servicers for youth transitioning back into the community. Assist students with obtaining social security cards, state identification, driver's license, birth certificates, and additional documentation. Assist students with transitioning back to public schools Assist students with employment, apprenticeship programs, and military service information Skill Required / Desired Amount of ExperiencePrior working exp. utilizing strong communication skills (written and verbal). Required Computer knowledge: Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel as well as PowerPoint. Required Prior experience working as a customer service rep. Required 1 YearsPrior data entry working experience. Required 1 YearsPrior experience working in a Team environment. Required 1 YearsPrior exp. working w/at risk youth. Highly desired Prior working experience in a community or State program. Highly desired Prior experience working in a youth educational program. Highly desired