HireAbility Career Training and Education Coach - Temporary

Hire Ability Career Training and Education Coach
- Temporary

Final date to receive applications Date: 07/14/2026

Department: Disabilities Aging & Independent Living

Location: Bennington, VT, US

Position Type: Temporary

Schedule Type: Part-Time

Minimum Salary: $25.98

Maximum Salary: $40.56

Hire Ability Vermont is recruiting for a Career Training and Education Coach to join our dynamic team in Bennington. The CTE Coach will provide time‑limited on‑site support for participants with disabilities in two settings: education/training settings and/or on the job site. This position may provide support prior to, during and/or after a participant’s work schedule. It may include direct one‑to‑one support at job sites to provide hands‑on job training in a workplace, helping the participant become fully independent under a train, fade model.

After the participant has become stable on the job the CTE Coach may provide periodic check‑ins with the participant and/or their supervisor. The coach may also tutor or coach at workshops, training programs or classes to help participants become independent and successful. This may include college/training program tours, connecting to available supports such as peer mentoring groups, study groups, natural supports, or developing and practicing study skills and habits.

Coaches may assist with pre‑vocational skills such as helping people prepare for driving permit tests or CDL exams or other independent living skills that may help secure employment.

The work schedule will vary based on specific training needs of participants. Availability to work occasional night or weekend hours may be requested. Frequent travel to education, training or job sites will be expected. Mileage reimbursement will be provided for out‑of‑office travel.

This position (Hire Ability Career Training and Education Coach
- Temporary (Job Requisition #54911)) is open to all state employees and external applicants. It is a temporary position and is not guaranteed 40 hours of work per week.

Resumes will not be accepted via e‑mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

High school diploma or equivalent and six (6) months or more of work or volunteer experience in human services, customer service, or a related field requiring considerable personal interactions.

Experience working with individuals with disabilities.

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status.

The State’s employment decisions are merit‑based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.