Transition & Discharge Coordinator
Company: The Children's Village
Location: Dobbs Ferry
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Overview: The
responsibility of the Transition and Discharge Coordinator is to
supplement and assist the Diagnostic clinical team in addressing
the needs of the children and families to prepare for their
discharge. Under close supervision one may be: Processing intake
and discharge tracking forms as well as follow up assessment forms
Formulating and implementing appropriate treatment and discharge
plans for children and families. Coordinating with the social
workers and other professionals as to carefully planning for their
discharge of each client and family to provide a linkage in the
local communities to ensure a successful discharge from the
Diagnostic and reintegration in the community or placement.
Collaborating with members of the treatment team, as well as
professionals from other community-based and foster care agencies
to ensure the most effective treatment and discharge plan for each
child. Documenting all interventions and required reports that have
to do with discharge in a timely and professional manner.
Organizing and tracking of client services Position Qualifications:
BSW or BA in human services field and two years experience in
providing direct services to or linking children with serious
emotional disturbance to a broad array of services may be
substituted with coursework towards a degree in Counseling, Social
work or human services field. Experience may be pre or post degree.
Ability to function with expanded autonomy based on the knowledge
of case worker/coordinator functions. Must have strong
interpersonal skills and documentation skills. Must be cleared by
the State Child Abuse Register. Driver’s license. Proficient in the
use of computer. The Children’s Village does not discriminate
against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status,
physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status,
genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal
conviction history or any other protected classification under
federal, state or local law.
Keywords: The Children's Village, Danbury , Transition & Discharge Coordinator, Social Services , Dobbs Ferry, Connecticut