Vocational Specialist

Responsibilities

• Administering vocational, career, and transition assessments.
• Developing individualized vocational and career training plans.
• Supporting classrooms in facilitating on-campus vocational training and career exploration.
• Procuring and distributing curriculum resources.
• Ensuring compliance with WAI practices and Department of Labor regulations.
• Providing individualized job coaching.
• Managing daily operations of school-based businesses.
• Cooking and maintaining student work and training schedules.
• Submitting timesheets and tracking payroll documentation.
• Attending required trainings and meetings.
• Collecting and analyzing student data for WAI grant reporting.
• Performing additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with passage of basic skills test.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in education, social work, vocational rehabilitation or a closely related field of study preferred.
• Valid CA state driver's license.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in providing vocational education, job coaching services, and job experience training.
• Knowledgeable in program management and/or development and working with databases/spreadsheets.
• Experience working with children with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional behavioral disorders, and other related disabilities.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in using relevant technology including computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry, and basic office equipment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
• FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions.
• FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line.
• Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance.
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Personal Protection Insurance Plans.
• Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program.
• Legal Services Insurance.
• Pet Health Insurance.
• Accrual-based Paid Time Off.
• School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule.
• Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy.
• 401k Retirement Saving Plan.
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program.
• Opportunities for Growth & Development.