Transition Specialist-(Part-Time-Instructor Moore County, NC

Employment Transition Specialist-(Part-Time-25 Hours Weekly) Instructor for Moore County, NC page is loaded## Employment Transition Specialist-(Part-Time-25 Hours Weekly) Instructor for Moore County, NC locations:
Fayetteville-NCtime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
Candidate must be a resident of Moore or Hoke County, North Carolina.
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*** Job Summary
** Responsible for the implementation of pre-employment transition instruction in job exploration counseling, workplace readiness training, self-advocacy, post-secondary opportunities, and work-based learning experiences for high school students with disabilities ages 14-21. Work collaboratively with students, their family members, State Vocational Rehabilitation counselors, school personnel, employers, and business and education representatives to develop and refine relevant employment transition opportunities.  
** Primary Duties
**** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
** These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.
* Conduct engaging, relevant, informative, and dynamic group sessions with high school students with disabilities, leading activities that cover the range of Pre-Employment Transition Services.
* Provide Workplace Readiness Training to individuals or groups of students with disabilities to identify and develop strategies for removing barriers to employment such as transportation or benefits, and soft skills training.
* Develop and maintain positive relationships with partner agencies, school personnel, businesses, educational institutions, other departments and/or vendors to enhance menu of services, continuum of care, and the number of employment transition opportunities.
* Locate and provide work-based learning opportunities for students to have paid internship experiences in the community and provide on-site work skills training to support the student’s soft skill development while participating in the internship.
* Complete in an accurate and timely manner all monthly billing reports, participant reports, case notes, and other supporting documentation, meeting milestone utilization expectations.
** Additional Responsibilities
*** Be aware of and respond accordingly to any specific needs of the students in the groups, including mental health, personal safety, accommodations needed in a group setting, etc.
* Conduct tours and informational interviews with representatives from employers and educational programs.
* Maintain students served, services provided, and outcomes attained in a client tracking database.
* Submit milestone required payment system forms in a format approved by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
* Attend periodic reviews and any other meetings with the Division and/or school system.
* Provide job coaching at a community work site.
* Complete family, student, and employer satisfaction surveys.
* Transport students on tours of employment and educational settings
* Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
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* Qualifications:

Education, Experience and Certification(s)
*** Associate’s degree in Special Education, Psychology, Human Services or related field, plus 1 year of related experience with program development and training/working with students and/or individuals with disabilities required.
Or, in lieu of an Associate’s Degree, the candidate must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 3 years of experience in teaching, Special Education or Human Services.
* Experience developing partnerships with employers and/or postsecondary educational institutions preferred.
* Annual Criminal Background check, child abuse and other clearances that meet Employment Source, State, and funding agency’s criteria.
* Valid NC driver’s license, per state law, and/or access to reliable transportation to perform work-related travel required.…