Youth Skills Training Supervisor

About the role

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) believes that the power of work and sustainable fashion is how we unlock the good in our communities. For over 100 years, we have helped people get jobs, stay employed, and progress in careers across New York and Northern New Jersey. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our workplace. We are committed to fostering our inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute fully. Location: Astoria, NY. Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) are classes and activities offered to high school students with disabilities to help them prepare for employment and find work. Our program focuses on five key areas: Self-Advocacy – Learning how to speak up for yourself, understand your rights, make informed decisions, and take an active role in planning your future; Work Readiness – Building the skills needed to succeed in the workplace, including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and professionalism; Job Exploration – Learning about different careers and identifying occupations that match a student's interests, strengths, and abilities; Postsecondary Options – Exploring education, vocational training, apprenticeships, and other opportunities available after high school; Work Based Learning Experiences - Developing community-based, short term (160 - 320 hours), paid work experiences to act as job sampling for transitioning students. The goal of our Pre-ETS program is to help students take an active role in planning their futures. We support students in identifying their strengths, interests, and abilities so they can make informed choices and successfully transition into further education, training, or meaningful long-term employment. The Youth Skills Trainer Supervisor (YST Supervisor) serves as the working supervisor and lead for the delivery of Pre-ETS services at high schools throughout New York City. The YST Supervisor is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with schools and ACCES-VR, coordinating and facilitating Pre-ETS classes and WBLE opportunities, supervising and training program staff, overseeing program implementation, and ensuring that students receive high-quality services that meet ACCES-VR and program standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a creative, strategic thinker and self-starter who works with local high schools, ACCES-VR, students with disabilities, and other partners to develop and expand transition services.
• Develop Pre-ETS initiatives at high schools throughout New York City that support students with disabilities as they transition from school to adult life, further education, training, and employment.
• Expand the number of high schools participating in our Pre-ETS programs and classes.
• Build and maintain relationships with high school principals, transition coordinators, teachers, and other school personnel to develop Pre-ETS programming, including Self-Advoc