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

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
• Afford assistance in coordination of work/internships/community outings
• Afford assistance 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
• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and respond 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

Minimum Requirements

• A High School Diploma/GED
• A 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