[ref. f34599801] High School Transition Coordinator - Jersey City

The Arc of Ocean County is looking for a High School Transition Coordinator Advisor to provide support to 85-100 blind and vision impaired student enrollees in our EDGE program. The High School Transition Coordinator will assist high school students in the following areas:

• Work readiness/independent living skills
• Self-advocacy
• Job exploration counseling
• Work based learning experiences
• Post-secondary transition and counseling

This position is community based with requirements to be on-campus and on-site for scheduled meetings and workshops. Occasional Saturday availability is required.

Schedule: Flexible/remote; some weekends and evenings will be required.

• Reach out to employers to obtain job opportunities for students.
• Coordinate with EDGE Employer Engagement Placement Officer all placement efforts with EDGE 1.0 students.
• Responsible for the Career Focus Placement Plan of EDGE 1.0 students.
• Work on all career-based workplans to include resumes, cover/thank you letters, interviewing skills, networking, competitive placement/stipend, job exploration, etc

• Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree preferred
• Proven experience with those who experience blindness or vision impairment
• Highly proficient in Microsoft and web applications
• Ability to supervise, manage, and direct program
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Social media familiarity and marketing skills preferred

Benefits

The Arc of Ocean County is Proud to Offer High Quality, Low Deductible Medical

Insurance with $0 copay and An All-Encompassing Prescription Coverage Plan.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and FSA Coverage
• 401k with Agency Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement, Career Advancement Opportunities, Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Paid on the Job Training
• Various Other Supplemental Benefits