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Transition Counselor & Resources

Dr. Jamie Brownfield, Transition Counselor
mailto:jbrownfield@ringgold.org
724-258-2200 x2320

What is a Transition Counselor?

  • As a Transition Counselor, my job is to assist your child with transitioning to life after high school. I will work along your child's assigned school counselor to support your child with their plans for their future. This includes, but is not limited to career exploration, job shadowing, applying for jobs, deciding on a career path, exploring colleges, applying for colleges, and providing post-secondary opportunities. 

    If your child has a 504 or an IEP, I will do my best to attend your child's meeting, provide input for support services, assist teachers and staff with specially designed instruction when necessary,  assist with resources and outside supports, while supporting you and your child through their high school career.

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Transition Resources

  • Achieva is an organization of individuals, professionals, and community partners to help you reach your individualized goals. For people with disabilities, this is achievable when you are surrounded by people that respect the many unique challenges you face and are committed to being a lifelong resource. Achieva | Home

  • Center for Community Resource can provide assistance to students with Intellectual and developmental disabilities/autism supports coordination.Washington ID — Center for Community Resources

  • Job Corps is the nation’s largest residential job training and education program, provided at no cost to low-income 16- to 24-year-olds. It’s all free at Job Corps.: https://pittsburgh.jobcorps.gov

  • Office of Vocational Rehabilitation OVR counselors assist disabled individuals with obtaining, maintaining, or advancing employment through personalized services, including vocational guidance and counseling, goal setting, creating Individualized Plans for Employment, job placement and more. Social Security disability beneficiaries are exempt from the OVR Financial Needs test.(With Attachments) Rehabilitation:https://www.pa.gov/services/dli/apply-for-vocational-rehabilitation-services

  • PA Able: The PA ABLE Savings Program provides people with disabilities the opportunity for greater control of their finances and to plan a more secure future.PA ABLE

  • PA Career Link: Learn how the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) helps individuals with disabilities gain, keep, and advance their careers https://www.pacareerlink.pa.gov/jponline/

  • Washington County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services: The mission of the Washington County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is to provide holistic, person-centered services and supports for infants, children, adolescents, and adults with Mental Health, Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities. https://washingtoncountyhumanservices.com/agencies/behavioral-health-developmental-services