Employment Services Transition Instructor -Mon-Fri 35hrs/FT

Job Description

Job Description

Monday-Friday, 1st shift, 35 hours per week 8:00 am-3:00 pm
Supervised by: Vice President of Business Development

**Based on the needs of the program, may be required to work outside of scheduled hours**

Full-Time Medical & Dental Benefits available, PTO & 401k eligible.

General Description of Position: To provide direct, person-centered instruction to young adults in a community based, school-to-work transition program focused on increasing independence in the areas of employment skills, independent living skills and community involvement.

Essential Functions: 

• Provide direct instruction of functional academics and independent living skills
• Develop lesson plans and differentiate activities and address goals and objectives
• Propose SMART goals and objectives while attending PPT/IP meetings
• Provide job coaching support
• Completion of daily, quarterly, and annual data collection and contribute information to reports.
• Promote increased independence in program participants
• Complete skills assessments at regular intervals
• Assist in coordination of work/internships/community outings.
• assist in planning and execution of two "family nights" per year.
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain good daily attendance (days of absence, illness, tardiness.)
• Attends and participates in a mandatory training, in-services, staff meetings and conferences as required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures and responds appropriately to emergency situations.

Other Related Responsibilities:

• Pass medication as needed
• Transport participants to activities and worksites in agency vehicles.
• Follow Behavioral Support Plans and provide PMT interventions when necessary.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. Other tasks and duties may be assigned as necessary.

Minimum Requirements: 

• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid Driver’s License and be insurable with Agency carrier.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. 
• Previous experience working in a transitional program preferred.
• Familiarity with IEP process and goal writing and lesson plans.
• Ability to differentiate and teach functional academic lessons to a wide variety of learners.
• Job coaching experience required.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to Person Centered Planning.
• Knowledge of basic kitchen safety and ability to follow a recipe to cook basic meals.
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Teams) and experience with Therap preferred.
• Certification and training included but not limited to: PMT, CPR, First Aid, AED, DDS Medication Administration.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to obtain PSL "A" Endorsement on Driver's License and pass DOT physical to maintain Medical Examiners card.
• Ability to stand for 4+ hour shifts
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, lift 50lbs., sit, kneel, reach above head.
  

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