Find a School Transition Counselor

Transition Services are a team effort that provides support and guidance to students with disabilities as they prepare to move from high school to the work place. Each student’s transition team includes the student, parents, school staff, and VR Counselors.
Transition teams assist students to identify career interests and learn what skills and training are needed to prepare for careers in those fields of interest.

The list is broken out by county name. You may use the drop down school name search below or the write-in field if you know the exact name of the school district to find the DVR Transition Liaison for every school in Washington. You may also contact DVR through your teacher, school counselor, or the nearest DVR office.

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Snohomish
County School District School Name Counselor(desc) Email Address Phone #
Snohomish Mukilteo Mariner High School Jacqueline Wilkins jacqueline.wilkins@dshs.wa.gov (425)-319-4460
Snohomish Monroe Monroe High School Jacqueline Wilkins jacqueline.wilkins@dshs.wa.gov (425)-319-4460
Snohomish Everett Everett High School Jacqueline Wilkins jacqueline.wilkins@dshs.wa.gov (425)-319-4460
Snohomish Monroe Monroe Transition Jacqueline Wilkins jacqueline.wilkins@dshs.wa.gov (425)-319-4460
Snohomish Mukilteo Aces High School Jacqueline Wilkins jacueline.wilkins@dshs.wa.gov (425)-319-4460
Snohomish Monroe Leaders In Learning Jacqueline Wilkins jacqueline.wilkins@dshs.wa.gov (425)-319-4460
Snohomish Everett Cascade High School Jacqueline Wilkins jacqueline.wilkins@dshs.wa.gov (425)-319-4460
Snohomish Monroe Summit School Jacqueline Wilkins jacqueline.wilkins@dshs.wa.gov (425)-319-4460
Snohomish Everett Sequoia High School Jacqueline Wilkins jacqueline.wilkins@dshs.wa.gov (425)-319-4460

Clark
County School District School Name Counselor(desc) Email Address Phone #
Clark Ridgefield Ridgefield High School Eric Stelmakh eric.stelmakh@dshs.wa.gov (564) 999-1815
Clark Battle Ground Daybreak Youth Services Eric Stelmakh eric.stelmakh@dshs.wa.gov (564) 999-1815
Clark Battle Ground Battle Ground HS Eric Stelmakh Eric.Stelmakh@dshs.wa.gov (564) 999- 1815
Clark Battle Ground Cam Academy Eric Stelmakh eric.stelmakh@dshs.wa.gov (564) 999-1815
Clark Battle Ground Futures Program Eric Stelmakh eric.stelmakh@dshs.wa.gov (564) 999-1815
Clark Battle Ground Prairie High School Eric Stelmakh eric.stelmakh@dshs.wa.gov (564) 999-1815
Clark Battle Ground River Home Link Eric Stelmakh eric.stelmakh@dshs.wa.gov (564) 999-1815
Clark Battle Ground Summit View High School Eric Stelmakh eric.stelmakh@dshs.wa.gov (564) 999-1815

Spokane
County School District School Name Counselor(desc) Email Address Phone #
Spokane Spokane On Track Academy Carla Caballero-Jackson Carla.Caballero-Jackson@dshs.wa.gov (509) 960-0195
Spokane Spokane Tamarack Treatment Center Carla Caballero-Jackson Carla.Caballero-Jackson@dshs.wa.gov (509) 960-0195
Spokane Spokane Crosswalk Homeless Shelter Carla Caballero-Jackson Carla.Caballero-Jackson@dshs.wa.gov (509) 960-0195
Spokane Spokane Private Schools Carla Caballero-Jackson Carla.Caballero-Jackson@dshs.wa.gov (509) 960-0195
Spokane Spokane Pratt Academy Carla Caballero-Jackson Carla.Caballero-Jackson@dshs.wa.gov (509) 960-0195
Spokane Spokane Newport Carla Caballero-Jackson Carla.Caballero-Jackson@dshs.wa.gov (509) 960-0195
Spokane Spokane Community School Carla Caballero-Jackson Carla.Caballero-Jackson@dshs.wa.gov (509) 960-0195
Spokane Spokane Spangle Schools Carla Caballero-Jackson Carla.Caballero-Jackson@dshs.wa.gov (509) 960-0195
Spokane Spokane Charter Schools Carla Caballero-Jackson Carla.Caballero-Jackson@dshs.wa.gov (509) 960-0195
Spokane Spokane NW Christian Carla Caballero-Jackson Carla.Caballero-Jackson@dshs.wa.gov (509) 960-0195
Spokane Spokane Eagle Peak Michael Fox michael.fox@dshs.wa.gov (509) 934-0288
Spokane Spokane A-3 Multiagency Adolescent Program Michael Fox michael.fox@dshs.wa.gov (509) 315-2260
Spokane Spokane Map High School Michael Fox michael.fox@dshs.wa.gov (509) 934-0288
Pacific Spokane Community IMAGES Michael Fox michael.fox@dshs.wa.gov 3605928478

Pend Oreille
County School District School Name Counselor(desc) Email Address Phone #
Pend Oreille Newport Newport High School Michael Fox michael.fox@dshs.wa.gov (509) 934-0288

Asotin
County School District School Name Counselor(desc) Email Address Phone #
Asotin Asotin-Anatone Asotin Jr Sr High Jennifer Smith jennifer.smith@dshs.wa.gov (509) 780-7687
Asotin Clarkston Clarkston High School Jennifer Smith jennifer.smith@dshs.wa.gov (509) 780-7687

Garfield
County School District School Name Counselor(desc) Email Address Phone #
Garfield Pomeroy Pomeroy Jr Sr High School Jennifer Smith jennifer.smith@dshs.wa.gov (509) 780-7687

Lewis
County School District School Name Counselor(desc) Email Address Phone #
Lewis Mossyrock Mossyrock Middle & High School Justin Rinta justin.rinta@dshs.wa.gov (360) 506-1744
Lewis Pe Ell Pe Ell High School 12 Justin Rinta justin.rinta@dshs.wa.gov (360) 506-1744
Lewis Pe Ell Trojan Alternative School Justin Rinta justin.rinta@dshs.wa.gov (360) 506-1744
Lewis Onalaska Onalaska High School Justin Rinta justin.rinta@dshs.wa.gov (360) 506-1744
Lewis Napavine Napavine Jr Sr High School Justin Rinta justin.rinta@dshs.wa.gov (360) 506-1744
Lewis White Pass White Pass Jr Sr High Justin Rinta justin.rinta@dshs.wa.gov (360) 506-1744
Lewis Adna Adna High School Justin Rinta justin.rinta@dshs.wa.gov (360) 506-1744
Lewis Chehalis W.F. West High School Justin Rinta justin.rinta@dshs.wa.gov (360) 506-1744
Lewis Centralia Centralia High School Justin Rinta justin.rinta@dshs.wa.gov (360) 506-1744
Lewis Centralia VISIONS Transition Program Justin Rinta justin.rinta@dshs.wa.gov (360) 506-1744
Lewis Winlock Apolo High School Justin Rinta justin.rinta@dshs.wa.gov (360) 506-1744
Lewis Winlock Winlock Senior High Justin Rinta justin.rinta@dshs.wa.gov (360) 506-1744
Lewis Morton Morton Jr Sr High Justin Rinta justin.rinta@dshs.wa.gov (360) 506-1744
Lewis Toledo Toledo High School Justin Rinta justin.rinta@dshs.wa.gov (360) 506-1744

King
County School District School Name Counselor(desc) Email Address Phone #
King Tahoma Maple Valley High School Joanne Ogg joanne.ogg@dshs.wa.gov (253) 372-5935

How does Transition work?

While the student is in high school, he or she works with family, school staff, and a counselor from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) to develop a plan for transitioning from high school to work. A broad array of individualized services are available to help students achieve their employment goals. After the student finishes school, DVR services focus on:

  • Gaining work skills needed to achieve an employment goal.
  • Job match, job placement, and follow-up.

Once employed, individuals may receive additional services, if needed, to keep a job. No person, because of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, age or disability shall be discriminated against in employment, services, or any aspect of the program’s activities.

Begin the School to Work Transition video below and learn more about what transition services look like.

For more information, call our statewide toll free number: 1-800-637-5627 (V/TTY)