Vocational Programs Coordinator: 1st Shift

Position: Vocational Programs Coordinator: 1st Shift; Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm
Skills Inc., one of Washington State's largest aerospace suppliers offers world-class, competitively-priced products and services which exceed customer's requirements for rigorous standards and excellence. We are a fully integrated, self-funded non-profit with a social mission to train, employ and serve persons with disabilities and our community.

JOB SUMMARY

As part of our recent growth, we are seeking a Vocational Programs Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will implement, facilitate, and oversee onsite and offsite program activities for the Aerospace Internship Program (AIP) and DSHS DVR Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Work with School District Partners (SDP's) to recruit, screen, and qualify students for entry to Pre-Employment Transition Services.

* Conduct tours with SDP's, including administrators, educators, students, parents, and other stakeholders.

* Conduct student intakes, including outreach, recruitment, and administrative duties for the Pre-ETS program event/process.

* Support facilitation of manufacturing and administrative training activities for students participating in onsite Aerospace Internship Program (AIP) at Auburn facilities.

* Develop curriculum and lesson plans, and deliver training and classroom instruction to students.

* Work closely with Vocational Programs counterparts at Auburn Plant 1 and Plant 2 facilities to maintain continuity in program service delivery. Spend time on the shop floor working with students and mentors.

* Communicate and present program information to Skills Inc. Leadership, Plant Managers, Supervisors, Leads, Mentors, Human Resources (HR), and Vocational Services as needed and required.

* Maintain student files, record and maintain weekly progress notes that meet individual education plans and vocational goals.

* Coach and support students and mentors to ensure a successful work experience.

* Assist supervisors and leads to accommodate students when needed.

* Serve in a liaison capacity between Skills Inc. and SDP's as outlined by the Program Manager and Director of Workforce Development.

* Manage outcome-based program evaluation metrics and data.

* Evaluate and report students' progress and performance to Program Manager.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Basic knowledge and familiarity in the following training topics; life skills, soft skills, self-advocacy, general workplace safety and hygiene, personal etiquette and workplace communication.

* Knowledge or experience working in an inclusive work environment, particularly those persons with disabilities.

* Ability to deal with a wide variety of personalities and communication style.

* Ability to provide direction and guidance.

* Advanced computer literacy in Windows environment including MS Office experience.

* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

* Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.

* Ability to travel within the Puget Sound region.

* Accepting of criticism and ability to deal calmly and effectively with stressful situations.

* Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

* Ability to identify, organize, estimate and recognize differences or similarities.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

* Ability to read, write, communicate and/or follow written and verbal instructions in English.

* Ability to communicate in English through voice, or American Sign Language or adaptive technology.

CONFIDENTIALITY

The responsibilities of this position may require an individual to access and hold in confidence certain information. This means that information and/or documentation acquired about employees, suppliers, customers, business practices, and all other related information remains confidential.

PREFERED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

* BA Education or Social Work

* Preference to experience in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, youth or vocational counseling, and/or professional training.

* Two to five (2-5) years working with students and/or persons with disabilities.

ITAR - US PERSON STATUS

Due to Skills Inc.'s participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)…