Vocational InstructorEmployment Specialist - Hillsborough
Vocational InstructorEmployment Specialist - Hillsborough
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Job Description
Pay rate will be between $18.00 to $20.00 per hour (based on experience) plus the opportunity to earn bonuses
Parttime 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
The Vocational Instructor/Employment Specialist helps people with disabilities learn and understand the expectations of successful employment obtaining competitive employment and maintaining employment through skills training job searching job placement onthejob training and job coaching.
Travel to various classroom locations and employers in Hillsborough County is required.
What We Offer:
- Live and on demand Professional Development opportunities
- Easterseals Cares Wellness Program
- Work Life Balance
- The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Community and the Organization
A Snapshot of What youll do:
- Teach youth skills training using certified curriculum
- Provide vocational counseling including identification of appropriate vocational objectives
- Provide assistance to clients in obtaining job readiness skills job searching job placement onthejob training job coaching and support
- Participate in student classroom activities including internships and field experiences
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of Associates 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 selfadvocacy training or daily living skills training as well as assisting with personal needs such as monitoring behaviors is required
- Ability to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive your personal vehicle as required to drive to meetings and for other businessrelated needs (minimum age of 21 and good driving history)
Preferred Qualifications:
- (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 has been rated aand 2024 Great Place to Work by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100 equity inclusion and access for people living with disabilities families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job its an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent your passion and your commitment to help people with disabilities families and the community you might be exactly what we are looking for.
Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP) (including medical .
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 atCrosby Way Winter Park FL 32792
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
