Lifelong Access

Transition Assistant (Part-Time)

Normal, IL - Part Time

Our mission at Lifelong Access is to connect individuals with developmental disabilities to their community by helping them break down barriers through a lifetime of meaningful supports. From birth to end of life, Lifelong Access provides a continuum of services and supports for families, children, teens, and adults including residential housing, vocational development, supported employment, high school transition, behavioral health counseling and services, and a wide variety of pediatric therapy supports. Guided by our Core Values, our team members have a strong drive and big hearts for improving the lives of others; a place where we support each other and the individuals who put their trust in us. 

Lifelong Access is seeking a Transition Assistant to support the High School Transition and Supported Employment Programs in a variety of opportunities for students to learn new skills and plan for a smooth transition from high school to adulthood. The Transition Assistant will assist job seekers with developmental disabilities attain and maintain a career path of their choosing. 

Pay:                $17.75/hour
Job Type:       Part-Time 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
  • Provide direct support in the areas of programming, mini discovery, and IEP meeting attendance, on-the-job coaching, and job development activities. 
  • Present information through community presentations/networking events. 
  • Collaborate with the Transition Coordinator to plan programming. 
  • Assist with transportation of program participants when necessary, utilizing company vehicles.
  • Order and organize supplies for Transition programming. 
  • Assist the Transition and Supported Employment teams with supports when needed. 
Requirements:
  • Minimum of high school diploma or GED.
  • At least one year of experience supporting people with disabilities. 
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) is required.
  • Ability to work weekdays and early weeknight availability.
  • Willing to travel to rural communities in McLean County.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Valid Illinois driver’s license with safe driving record.
  • Current proof of automobile insurance.
  • Reliable transportation.
Working Conditions  
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods.  The employee is frequently expected to talk, hear, and possess clear close and distance vision; and use hands, fingers to reach or feel.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. 

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee will also frequently need to converse with adults – some who might be difficult to understand or use nonverbal forms of communications. The employee is frequently required to stand, sit; stoop; bend, push, pull, reach, and walk for periods of time.  The employee will frequently use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Here are some of the benefits we will offer you:
  • Supportive, positive, and friendly team environment
  • Professional development, training, and advancement opportunities
  • Flexible schedule options
  • Comprehensive benefit plans
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, personal time, and holidays
  • Read more in our Employment Brochure

Lifelong Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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