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EmployerUniversity of Southern Mississippi
Location Long Beach, MS USA
PostedJanuary 21, 2026

Job Details

Transition Specialist
Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

Assist IDS administration with transition to adulthood (employment, volunteerism, service, independent living, and post-secondary education) projects including program development, program implementation, individualized person-centered plan development, service coordination/case management, training, internship monitoring, data input, technical assistance and other activities related to grant reporting, compliance and review.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

+ Coordinates with community agencies, community organizations, families, businesses, and industries, to provide support services for individuals with disabilities.

+ Provides one-on-one service coordination/case management, information and referrals.

+ Develops and implements intake forms, needs assessment tools and individual support plans.

+ Assists individuals with disabilities with advocacy and self-sufficiency development.

+ Develops, promotes, and monitors community-based employment and other learning internship opportunities.

+ Researches, develops, and provides transition to adulthood best practice training to youth and young adults with disabilities, families, providers and the business community/employers.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Job #NLX286895251