Position Summary
The Transition Services Specialist serves as Cape Abilities' subject matter expert in transition programming for students and young adults aged from 14 to 22 with disabilities. This position is responsible for designing and implementing curriculum aligned with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and MassAbility Transition Services requirements, facilitating high-quality instruction, coordinating work-based learning opportunities, engaging students and families, and fostering partnerships with schools, employers, and community organizations to prepare participants for competitive integrated employment.
Essential Responsibilities
Curriculum Development and Program Design
· Develop, implement, and continuously enhance engaging, age-appropriate curriculum aligned with MassAbility Transition Services requirements and the five required WIOA Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS).
· Design lesson plans, activities, and instructional materials that promote career exploration, workplace readiness, self-advocacy, post-secondary education planning, and work-based learning.
· Ensure curriculum incorporates evidence-based practices, experiential learning opportunities, and interactive teaching methods that accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
· Collaborate with employers, educators, community partners, and Cape Abilities staff to integrate real-world career experiences into instructional programming.
· Review participant feedback, program outcomes, and emerging best practices to evaluate and continuously improve curriculum effectiveness.
· Ensure all curriculum and instructional materials meet MassAbility requirements and are maintained in compliance with program standards and approval processes.
· Develop supplemental resources, presentations, and training materials for Youth Career Camps, Transition Skills Workshops, family education sessions, and other transition programming.
· Research emerging workforce trends, career pathways, and instructional strategies to ensure curriculum remains relevant, innovative, and responsive to the evolving needs of students and employers.
Program Coordination: · Work in collaboration with Manager of CCS to plan and facilitate Transition Services including
o Youth Career Camps
o Single-topic Transition Trainings
o Work-Based Learning
o Career exploration activities
· Documentation & Reporting- including maintenance of student records, attendance, transition plans, progress notes, provider portal documentation and outcome tracking
· Assist with billing documentation and reporting.
Work-Based Learning: · Coordinate and provide job coaching as needed for Work Based opportunities, including:
o Internships
o Job shadowing
o Employer visits
o Informational interviews
o Volunteer experiences
· Collaborate with Manager of CCS, Employment Specialists and Job Coaches to support successful placements.
Recruitment & Outreach
· Recruit participants through
o School districts, Special Education departments, Guidance counselors, Families, Community organizations, colleges, State agencies, social media and community outreach
· Represent Cape Abilities at transition fairs and community events as needed.
· Work with Marketing and Manager of CCS to develop and create website and social media content advertising Transition services and training schedule.
Preparation, knowledge, skills & abilities
· Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Services, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Psychology or related field
· Experience working with adolescents or young adults with disabilities
· Experience facilitating groups or delivering educational programming preferred
· Strong public speaking and presentation skills
· Experience building partnerships with schools, employers and community organizations preferred
· Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings, weekends and school vacations
Working conditions/Physical demands: · Frequent walking, standing
· Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
· Ability to safely work with sharp instruments/tools.
· Exposure to the elements
· Ability to work in inclement weather.
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