Transition to Independence Coordinator - Youth and Young Adults

Company: The Thresholds
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Is social justice deeply important to you? Consider joining our award-winning agency as a Transition Coordinator in our Youth and Young Adult Services (YAYAS) Programs, which have been featured in over a dozen books and scholarly journals refining best practices for this population. The Transition Coordinator serves as the primary transition facilitator for youth and young adults who are discharging from the Young Adult Residential and Transitional Living Program. They provide the coordination of mental health treatment, housing, benefits, and linkage to other services and resources that will be needed post-discharge. They also assist in skill-building through coaching and one-on-one work with young adults as they prepare for the transition. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provides direct service to members through transition, including case management, crisis intervention, and psycho-social rehabilitation services. Develops and implements the transition/discharge plan, in cooperation with other members of the transition/treatment team. Connects member with community and Thresholds resources, including appropriate housing, mental health and psychiatric services, physical health services, public assistance benefits, resources for social/leisure activities, and developing connections to family and others. Provides direct assistance to help members move, obtain household items, and explore their new community at time of discharge from residential program. Maintains contact with members post-discharge from the residence to provide continuity of care and track outcomes. Primary contact between agency, families, and other collateral resources to assist with members' transition goals and needs. Performs and participates in crisis intervention using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI). Performs and supervises physical management when necessary, according to Thresholds policy. Thresholds provides and requires training in TCI. Attends all transition-related court appearances, DCFS meetings, agency staffings, team meetings, treatment team meetings, and other meetings as assigned. Ensures all Thresholds procedures regarding the handling of members' funds are followed and meet the highest standards. Completes all assigned paperwork in a timely fashion. Produces Medicaid compliant service notes. Completes reports for Thresholds and other stakeholders when required. Facilitates group programming related to transition in both the YAP residential program and the REACH program. Teaches financial literacy curriculum to members. May be required to work flexible schedules and be available to work on weekends or evenings as needed. May be required to be on call. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred. Previous experience working with young adults strongly preferred. Previous experience working with housing assistance programs and/or public assistance benefits systems strongly preferred. REQUIREMENTS Daily access to a personal vehicle Valid driver’s license Willingness to provide transportation for members of the program Must obtain and maintain liability car insurance of: $100,000 per person bodily injury $300,000 per accident $100,000 property damage What sets Thresholds apart: Competitive pay - Base Rate: $24.25 - 27.16 per hour / $50,440 - 57,400 annually Subject to increase based on education and experience Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation) Dental insurance, vision insurance, 4 medical insurance plans 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match Robust employee assistance program (EAP) Mileage reimbursement Public service loan forgiveness Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC) Reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to fostering an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency’s mission. Click here to learn more. One of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row.

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