Job Description

The Employment Consultant-STW is responsible for the oversight and implementation of the school to work program within the assigned high school.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

FLSA Status: Exempt

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Direct, mentor and schedule activities of classroom assistant(s).
• Develop and/or implement work skill development curriculum for each grade Freshman through Senior.
• In compliance with school policies and procedures implement effective evaluation and grading.
• Coordinate with Pre-ETS staff to assure best possible outcomes for every student.
• Provide training and instruction on work and related skills using a variety of systematic instructional techniques and support strategies.
• Collect performance data and elicit employer evaluations of assigned students.
• Coordinate, facilitate and/or actively participate in Individual Education Plan meeting for assigned caseload and/or as requested by individuals served.
• Seek out and/or act on opportunities to engage in advocacy efforts that preserve the rights of persons served.
• Provide expertise in adaptations, job accommodations and universal design.
• Communicate regularly with both employers and individuals served to assure employment success and satisfaction.
• Utilize effective verbal, written and electronic communication in daily interactions and in team, department, and other meetings, to accomplish tasks and clarify information for all internal and external customers.
• Actively participate in department and committee meetings as appropriate, acting on all assigned items.
• Immediately alert supervisor/manager of any potentially critical issue or crisis.
• Ensure the implementation of vocational and related supports for individuals assigned.
• Model appropriate behavior in interactions with individuals served, staff, families, community resources and other audiences/customers.
• Actively participate in personal professional development.
• Perform other duties and/or complete special projects as may be requested or assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to utilize a variety of systematic instruction techniques
• People skills
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize identified computer software applications to accomplish tasks
• Organization
• Ability read, comprehend, interpret and apply information from general procedures, instructions, data and reports
• Confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Ability to promote and market program benefits to potential employers
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships with families

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or a closely related business field, such as education, rehabilitation, marketing, etc
• Prefer two years’ work experience in human services supporting individuals with disabilities
• Experience in job analysis and work-site training, as well as an understanding of supported employment practices preferred
• High School Diploma
• Customer Service experience

Physical Requirements:

• Must have ability to lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs. periodically
• Must maintain CPR and First Aid certification and must stay current on all other training as defined by state, accreditation body or organization guidelines