Workforce Development - Program Specialist
Workforce Development - Program Specialist
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09-04-2025
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This isnt just a job its a calling!
Our mission at Meristem is to prepare young adults on the autism spectrum to build a strong sense of self develop an enhanced social capacity and create a life of increased social and economic independence. We strive to create a world where the unique capabilities of adults on the spectrum are respected and appreciated. We facilitate the ability of adults with autism to have full and meaningful lives with ample opportunities for mainstream employment and independent living.
We operate a small collegelike campus in Fair Oaks that houses many of our students fulltime.We are seeking a passionate and dependable individual who excels in a clientfacing role and is motivated to help the client succeed. TheProgram Specialist will work with students in oneonone and smallgroup instruction focused on workforce readiness. The Program Specialist is a role model and must be multitalented and move with an unrelenting positive attitude to do what it takes to help the student excel in the workplace.
Meristem is a great place to work and grow. We all work together motivating those around us with our commitment to high standards. At Meristem we have a terrific work culture and provide the opportunity to work in a beautiful setting with an amazing purpose.
Location: 9200 Fair Oaks Blvd. Fair Oaks CA 95628
Status: Nonexempt Fulltime
Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm
(Some schedule flexibility is required to meet the students needs for onsite work training. This may involve adjusted start/end times and an occasional weekend.
Our compensation and benefits show how much we value our team!
Compensation:
$20$25 per hour depending on experience
Benefits:
PreEmployment Background and Drug Test Required
Our mission at Meristem is to prepare young adults on the autism spectrum to build a strong sense of self develop an enhanced social capacity and create a life of increased social and economic independence. We strive to create a world where the unique capabilities of adults on the spectrum are respected and appreciated. We facilitate the ability of adults with autism to have full and meaningful lives with ample opportunities for mainstream employment and independent living.
We operate a small collegelike campus in Fair Oaks that houses many of our students fulltime.We are seeking a passionate and dependable individual who excels in a clientfacing role and is motivated to help the client succeed. TheProgram Specialist will work with students in oneonone and smallgroup instruction focused on workforce readiness. The Program Specialist is a role model and must be multitalented and move with an unrelenting positive attitude to do what it takes to help the student excel in the workplace.
Meristem is a great place to work and grow. We all work together motivating those around us with our commitment to high standards. At Meristem we have a terrific work culture and provide the opportunity to work in a beautiful setting with an amazing purpose.
Location: 9200 Fair Oaks Blvd. Fair Oaks CA 95628
Status: Nonexempt Fulltime
Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm
(Some schedule flexibility is required to meet the students needs for onsite work training. This may involve adjusted start/end times and an occasional weekend.
Our compensation and benefits show how much we value our team!
Compensation:
$20$25 per hour depending on experience
Benefits:
- Employee paid medical dental and vision
- 4 preplanned paid weeks off per year
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Time
- Robust Training and Development
- Provide direct and handson workforce readiness
- Provide oneonone and smallgroup instruction and support
- Mentor and improve hard skills in a variety of work settings
- Mentor and improve soft skills
- Secure and sustain internships
- Secure and sustain employment opportunities
- Provide job coaching at internship and/or work locations
- Provide support to onsite work managers and coworkers relating to student needs
- Participate in small group volunteer work crews with community partners
- Continue education exploration and support
- Assist Meristem instructors in crafting movement culinary arts performing arts etc. as needed
- High school Diploma required a bachelors degree is preferred
- Experienced in teaching and/or coaching one year preferred
- Schedule flexibility to be on the job site with the student
- Proficient in Google Office (Email Docs Sheets Slides Calendar and Drive)
- Valid California Drivers License and current Insurance
- Ability to drive students to and from various locations using Meristem vehicles
- Familiarity with Neurodiversity Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Developmental Disabilities
- Working knowledge of individuals with developmental disabilities
- Ability to be physically active including standing up to an hour at one time walking up to a mile at one time and/or lifting up to 50 lbs.
PreEmployment Background and Drug Test Required
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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