Transition Coordinator

Easing Adversity, Inspiring Growth

Laurel Life empowers individuals, families and organizations to strengthen relationships, encourage social responsibility and improve quality of life. We serve clients throughout Central Pennsylvania with proven, evidence-based services for overcoming a wide range of challenges in home, school and work settings. As one of the area's leading providers of trauma-informed care, our behavior coaches, educators, licensed counselors, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists take an innovative approach to treatment, classroom management and leadership. By acknowledging the significant role trauma plays in the lives of people we serve, we promote meaningful transformation that lasts.?

We are currently seeking a transition coordinator in our Harrisburg School District – Downey Elementary K-2 and 3-5 Transition Classroom. The selected candidate will become part of a team including a therapist and PA certified teacher. The transition coordinator will provide assistance to students transitioning back to their home classroom. The transition coordinator should have the ability to manage a classroom, address behavior, implement behavioral intervention plans, resolve crisis and conflict situations and develop positive relationships with clients. Work setting is an academic program in a district classroom.?

Responsibilities include:

· Developing positive relationships with students?

· Utilizing behavioral interventions?

· Assisting teacher in classroom management?

· Addressing student conflict and crisis?

· Participating as part of the transition team?

· Conduct observations and provide suggestions to classroom teachers?

· Transition students back to home classroom, including drop off, pick up and in classroom support as needed?

Requirements:

· Preferred completion of general educational courses as would be needed to obtain a Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related area.?

Compensation package includes:

· Competitive Wages?

· 190 day contract – follow district schedule, paid year round?

· 401k match?

· Medical benefit package including hospitalization, prescription, dental, and eye coverage for full time employees.?

· Reimbursement for training?

· Tuition reimbursement?

· Opportunities for growth?

· Life insurance?

-Non-profit, eligible for Federal student loan forgiveness?

Salary - $40,000?