TRANSITION SPECIALIST

Run monthly workshops that cover key areas where youth need to develop life skill competencies as per ACS requirements.Ensure connections to community resources.Assist youths with completing housing applications as appropriate (NYCHA, Emergency Housing Vouchers, etc.).Ensure youths have transitional Medicaid upon discharge.Obtain all vital documents for all youths on caseload, well before discharge.Provide supportive care for youths who leave placement before age 21, as per ACS regulations.Document all contact in Connections within the timeframe plete PYA checklist using ACS web-based PAT plete education/vocational assessments and connect to appropriate resources.Obtain and place in paid and unpaid internships depending on skill level. Assist with placement through SYEP annually.Work collaboratively with caseworkers and all team members to ensure youths are setting goals and working towards achievement.Ensure monthly maintenance of tracking grids and timely submission to Support Specialist and Program Director.Reconcile monthly expenses in a timely manner.Travelling is required as youths are housed in several locations in Queens and one in Brooklyn.

Created: 2024-10-19