About this role
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.
We are seeking a Transition Coordinator to join our team at our program in Baton Rouge, LA.
Earn $21.33/hour.
Position Details:
- Work cooperatively with directors in developing and implementing transition programing
- Design and produce custom merchandise for the organization’s screen‑printing business, including developing artwork, coordinating production schedules, and engaging students/participants in hands‑on vocational skill‑building throughout the creative and printing process.
- Consult with and assist teachers/support staff to meet the transition needs of the students
- Coordinate with directors to develop and facilitate meaningful transition services for students/participants with disabilities
- Coordinate with directors and local business to plan integrated student/participant career services
- Act as a liaison between Merakey Education/Gateway and relevant agencies that provide services to students with disabilities
- Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors/directors
- Effectively communicate with colleagues, students/participants, and extermal stakeholders
- Demonstrate the ability to set priorities to optimally use work time while handling multiple priorities
- Work alone or in areas that are confined and or crowded
Benefits
Merakey offers competitive compensation plans and more!
- DailyPay
- Work/Life Balance
- Flexible Schedules
- Cell Phone Discount Plans
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Qualifications- Associate Degree - Social Work, Direct Care, Counseling, Education, or similar human service field
- Experience accepted in place of required education requirement of Associate Degree
- 2 years experience Supervisory
- Some Travel time