Transition Specialist
Company: The Summit Center
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day Position:
Transition Specialist Pay: $21 - $23/hour Location : Buffalo, NY
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 37.5 hrs/week The
Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of
evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and
other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is
dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their
highest level of independence. If you're passionate about making
lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated
supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a
DifferenceMaker and join our team. Why Work With Us? Fully paid
school breaks (up to 8 weeks per year!) Up to 12 days of paid time
off 14–16 paid holidays annually Potential for annual raises and
profit sharing Tuition Reimbursement Health, dental, vision
insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year) Employee
Assistance Program: Free mental health counseling Free childcare
referrals Access to legal services Grief/eldercare support
Financial planning resources Your Impact as a Transition Specialist
The Transition Specialist conducts and monitors implementation of
transition services on a student’s IEP, such as training,
education, employment, and where appropriate, leisure and
independent living skills. This may include but is not limited to
direct assistance in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team
for persons in supported employment placements, other job
experiences in addition to in-house work and the school store, and
other community integration activities for the purpose of
increasing independence and to foster a successful transition into
the adult world. Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team for
persons in supported employment placements, other job experiences
in addition to in-house work and the school store, and other
community integration activities for the purpose of implementing
plans for increasing independence and to foster a successful
transition into the adult world Maintain regular and professional
communication with classroom teams, related services, behavior
support staff, administration, and employers at work site in
relation to assigned students Supervise and ensure completion of
jobs for in-house job placements (e.g. school store, recycling, and
completion of other jobs from outside employers) including the
creation of vocational-related materials and maintenance of
vocational spaces. Collect and maintain assigned data/tracking,
complete assigned assessments and progress updates, maintain record
of student training hours, and support the completion of workplace
documentation. Maintain CDL license to ensure safely transporting
students to and from work placements Adheres to The Summit Center
Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration,
Integrity, Optimism, and Respect Adheres to the Summit Center
employment policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook including,
but not limited to dress code, attendance and punctuality, and Paid
Time Off EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma and 2
years experience working in the field of developmental disabilities
OR Associates degree or higher and 1 year experience. Retail
management experience preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES,
REGISTRATIONS Etc.: NYS Teaching Assistant Certificate or valid NYS
Teacher Certificate in any field required. Must be First Aid and
SCIP-R certified (training provided by agency). Most hold a valid
NYS commercial driver’s license, or complete CDL training within
one year of job acceptance. Agency approval of driving record
according to agency policy and procedures. At The Summit Center,
you’ll be part of a compassionate, highly trained team committed to
empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Let your next
job be the one that truly makes a difference. Apply now to become a
DifferenceMaker!
Keywords: The Summit Center, Buffalo , Transition Specialist, Education / Teaching , Buffalo, New York
