About this role
Responsibilities
Deliver classroom-based Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) components:
Job exploration counseling
Workplace readiness training
Self-advocacy instruction
Counseling on post-secondary education and training opportunities
Facilitate instruction in a group setting during three pre-employment weeks and three post-employment weeks.
Conduct vocational interest inventories and work with each student to establish an individualized career pathway goal.
Provide on-site skills training and coaching throughout each student’s 150-hour paid work experience.
Conduct regular worksite visits to monitor student performance and provide support.
Accurately document student participation, work hours, progress, and outcomes.
Coordinate benefits counseling before students begin their paid work experiences.
Communicate regularly with students, families, employers, school personnel, and other members of the support team.
Help students develop workplace confidence, independence, communication skills, and appropriate professional behaviors.
Identify and address barriers that may affect a student’s success in the workplace.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Minimum of Associates degree in human services, social work, psychology, education, vocational rehabilitation, or a related field preferred
Experience working with students or individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
Experience providing employment services, vocational training, job coaching, classroom instruction, or transition services is strongly preferred
Ability to provide engaging group instructions and individualized, hands-on workplace support
Strong organizational, communication, documentation, and time-management skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, employers, and community partners
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel to worksites throughout the service area