Workforce Development Instructor

Pay rate will be between $19.50 per hour, plus the opportunity to earn bonuses.

Part‑time position working up to 25 hours per week.

Hours for this position will be scheduled during high school hours, as well as outside of school hours.

• Live and on‑demand Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Easterseals Cares Wellness Program
• A culture that supports Work‑Life Balance
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact in your community

• Teach youth workforce development and job readiness skills using a certified curriculum.
• Instruct classroom‑based trainings focused on workplace expectations, career exploration, employability skills, and self‑advocacy.
• Provide vocational counseling and assist participants in identifying appropriate career goals and vocational objectives.
• Help participants develop job readiness skills, including resume writing, interviewing, communication, and professional conduct.
• Assist individuals with job searching, job placement, and securing competitive employment opportunities.
• Provide on‑the‑job training and job coaching to support participants as they begin and maintain employment.
• Monitor participant progress and provide individualized support to promote long‑term employment success.
• Participate in student classroom activities, internships, field experiences, and other hands‑on learning opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, schools, and community partners to create employment opportunities for participants.
• Travel to various classroom locations and employer sites throughout Hillsborough County to conduct trainings, meet with participants, and provide coaching and support at employer worksites.

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years’ experience or employment in a public vocational rehabilitation program; experience in job placement, job coaching, or counseling, or other related experience working with persons with disabilities.
• Experience working with persons with disabilities on job skills training, self‑advocacy training, or daily living skills training, as well as assisting with personal needs such as monitoring behaviors.
• Ability to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive your personal vehicle, as required, to drive to meetings and for other business‑related needs (minimum age of 21 and good driving history).

• (VR) Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Specialist certification (preferred; obtain within 30 days of hire).
• (AHLEI) American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Train the Trainer certification (obtain within 30 days of hire).
• CPR and First Aid Certification (preferred, or obtain upon hire).

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629‑7881, , 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.

Under the directive of Florida House Bill 531, our organization utilizes the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information regarding the background screening requirements for this position can be found on the Florida Health Source Background Screening website or at this specific link: