Facilitator - Pre-ETS
Facilitator - Pre-ETS
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Job Description
Status: Part Time Hourly
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of the Position:
Pre-ETS Facilitator at Youth Advocate Programs Inc. (YAP) plays a key role in delivering high-quality person-centered transition services to youth with disabilities ages 1421 in partnership with the NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS). The Facilitator supports students in preparing for employment and post-secondary success through direct service delivery in five federally mandated areas of Pre-ETS under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Services are provided in school community and virtual settings depending on student needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Facilitate engaging youth-centered activities in the five core Pre-ETS areas:
- Job Exploration Counseling
- Work-Based Learning Experiences
- Post-Secondary Counseling
- Workplace Readiness Training
- Instruction in Self-Advocacy
- Deliver services in 1:1 and group settings using trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches.
- Coordinate with DVRS counselors schools families and employers to build a supportive transition network for each participant.
- Support youth in setting and achieving employment and post-secondary goals through individualized planning and mentoring.
- Assist students in accessing community-based experiences such as job shadows internships and volunteer placements.
- Maintain accurate timely documentation of service hours student progress and outcomes per DVRS and YAP reporting standards.
- Attend regular team meetings supervision and required DVRS or YAP training.
- Travel to local schools community sites and homes as needed (mileage reimbursement provided).
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Associate or Bachelors degree in Education Social Work Human Services Psychology or a related field. Experience working with youth with disabilities and/or at-risk youth in educational or community-based settings.
- Strong understanding of youth development vocational rehabilitation and transition planning.
- Ability to work independently manage a flexible schedule and engage effectively with youth from diverse backgrounds.
- Commitment to strengths-based youth-guided service delivery in line with YAPs mission and values.
- Familiarity with IEP/504 planning vocational assessments and WIOA/Pre-ETS regulations
- Knowledge of community resources local employment opportunities and college or training programs in New Jersey.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Basic computer skills required
- Reliable transportation valid drivers license and auto insurance coverage required
- Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
Benefits Available:
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- UNUM Supplemental Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Direct Deposit
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Flexible Schedule
Youth Advocate Programs Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit skills and qualifications without regard to race age color ancestry national origin religion sex military or veteran status or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Employment Type
Full Time
