Youth Counselor/Transition Specialist- Onsite- Indianapolis, IN in Indianapolis, Indiana at INFO ORIGIN INC

Job Title: Transition Specialist

Location: Indiana

Duration: Contract

Job Description:

We are seeking a Transition Specialist to support youth transitioning from juvenile correctional facilities back into their communities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and coordinate youth transition and reentry plans.
• Teach life skills and support educational goals.
• Help youth obtain IDs, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and other required documents.
• Assist with returning to school, employment, apprenticeships, or workforce programs.
• Coordinate with schools, families, community agencies, and state organizations.
• Conduct follow-up calls after youth are released.
• Participate in transition planning meetings and represent the program at community events.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in youth services, case management, social work, juvenile justice, corrections, counseling, or community outreach.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with at-risk youth or reentry programs is highly preferred.