Job Description

About this Job
Office of Juvenile Justice
Swanson Center for Youth-Columbia
132 LA-850, Columbia, LA 71418, USA
The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth, who will become productive, law-abiding citizens. The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a Work-As-Needed (WAE) Transition Coordinator to support youth reintegration and educational planning.
At the Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed beyond our facilities. Transition Coordinators play a vital role in helping youth prepare for reentry into schools, vocational programs, and communities. By guiding students through education planning, vocational training, and reintegration services, this position directly supports OJJ's mission to promote growth, accountability, and positive futures.
Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree required (education, social services, or related field preferred)

Job Specification
The WAE Transition Coordinator will serve as a bridge between students, families, schools, and community partners, ensuring that every youth has the tools, resources, and support needed to thrive after release.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
The Transition Coordinator supports students in successfully reintegrating into schools, communities, and vocational programs.
Key responsibilities include:
Student Transition Planning (40%)
Coordinate education and reintegration plans with social services, staff, and families.
Prepare release packets for students, parents, and local school districts.
Develop transition lessons and collaborate on vocational education issues.
Collaboration & Meetings (20%)
Participate in staffings and IEP meetings to address transition needs.
Network with other transition coordinators and local education agencies.
Assist with scheduling vocational, adult education, and GED preparation services.
Family & Community Engagement (20%)
Contact parents for enrollment information and maintain documentation of all contacts.
Build community resource guides and regional contacts to support student re-entry.
Help teachers and students develop portfolios and deliver classroom presentations on transition topics.
Policy & Professional Standards (15%)
Adhere to OJJ policies and procedures.
Serve on committees or task forces as designated.
Maintain professional relationships with students, staff, and interdisciplinary teams.
Other Duties (5%)

• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the agency's mission.

Position-Specific Details:
Work Location: This vacancy is located at Swanson Center for Youth in Columbia, Louisiana.
Appointment Type:This is a part-time Transition Coordinator position.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on experience.
The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1 (c).
The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
How To Apply:
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the .
If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.
NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

Skills Required