Transition Program Coordinator in Jonesboro, Arkansas at Arkansas State University

Position #: P00572

Department: RESTORE

Employment Status: Full time (29-40 Hrs)

# of openings: 1

Proposed Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Type of Employment: Staff

Location: ASU-Jonesboro

Closing: 8/5/26
Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. This employer participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

A Transition Program Coordinator of HOWL and ATLAS Transition Programs is typically responsible for helping individuals, especially students or young adults, transition from one phase of life to another. This could include transitions from school to work, high school to college, or juvenile facilities to society. Their duties often overlap with case management responsibilities, where the focus is on assessing the needs of individuals, connecting them to necessary services, and monitoring progress.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create strategies to address barriers to success
• Connect clients with appropriate resources
• Work closely with community organizations, employers, university partners, and other service providers to ensure clients receive comprehensive support
• Regularly monitor the progress of clients toward their transition goals
• Make modifications to transition plans if clients face new challenges or require additional support
• Conduct periodic reviews of client cases
• Work with educational institutions and employers to ensure a smooth transition into post-secondary education or employment
• Engage families in the process to ensure they understand and support the transition plan
• Maintain detailed records of client interactions, assessments, and progress reports
• Provide workshops or educational opportunities for clients
• Educate clients about their rights, available resources, and how to manage their personal affairs during the transition process
• Assess the effectiveness of transition programs and make recommendations for improvements based on client outcomes and feedback
• Gather data and feedback for internal and external reports to demonstrate program success
• Ensure all case files are up-to-date with relevant information
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Regular and Reliable Attendance
Additional hours as assigned/needed

Other:

PLEASE NOTE: ALL POSITION POSTINGS CLOSE AT 12:00 A.M. CST ON THE POSITION CLOSING DATE.

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned Master's Degree in Social Work

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