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Education Transition Specialist

KVC Health Systems
locationHiawatha, KS 66434, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Education
Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary: The Education and Transition Specialist provides independent living resources to Case Managers for youth (17+) in foster care.

Education: High School Diploma required.

Experience: Office experience and experience with high-risk or foster care youth preferred. Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.

Certification/Licensure: Must be 21+ with a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities:

  • Build a safe, community-centered, evidence-based child welfare system in Kansas.
  • Schedule and facilitate transition meetings for youth aging out of foster care.
  • Compile educational info for referrals and attend case planning conferences to explain DCF benefits.
  • Prepare and distribute transition packets and assist with educational transitions.
  • Support youth in applying for scholarships, Job Corps, and post-secondary education.
  • Act as a liaison with schools and assist with medical card applications.
  • Train team on Every Student Succeeds Act and submit reports, including monthly statistics.

Join Us: We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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