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

Job Title

Monday-Friday, 1st shift, 35 hours per week 8:00 am-3:00 pm. Based on the needs of the program, may be required to work outside of scheduled hours. Full-Time Medical & Dental Benefits available, PTO & 401k eligible.

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.

• 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
• Assist in coordination of work/internships/community outings.
• Assist 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.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures and responds appropriately to emergency situations.

• Pass medication as needed
• Transport participants to activities and worksites in agency vehicles.
• Follow Behavioral Support Plans and provide PMT interventions when necessary.

• High School Diploma/GED
• 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.

• 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.