Employment Services Transition Instructor -Mon-Fri 35hrs/FT

CCARC Inc•Berlin, CT

About The Position

The Employment Services Transition Instructor provides direct, person-centered instruction to young adults in a community-based, school-to-work transition program. The program focuses on increasing participants’ independence in employment skills, independent living skills, and community involvement. The role is supervised by the Vice President of Business Development. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for 35 hours per week. Based on program needs, the instructor may be required to work outside scheduled hours. Duties may include other tasks as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by the agency’s carrier.
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Job coaching experience required.
Familiarity with the IEP process, goal writing, and lesson plans.
Ability to differentiate and teach functional academic lessons to a wide variety of learners.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Commitment to Person Centered Planning.
Knowledge of basic kitchen safety and ability to follow a recipe to cook basic meals.
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Teams.
Ability to obtain a PSL “A” endorsement on the driver’s license and pass a DOT physical to maintain a Medical Examiner’s card.
Ability to stand for shifts of four or more hours and to bend, twist, stoop, lift 50 pounds, sit, kneel, and reach above the head.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a transitional program preferred.
Experience with Therap preferred.
Certifications and training include, but are not limited to, PMT, CPR, First Aid, AED, and DDS Medication Administration.

Responsibilities

Provide direct instruction in functional academics and independent living skills.
Develop lesson plans, differentiate activities, and address goals and objectives.
Propose SMART goals and objectives while attending PPT/IP meetings.
Provide job coaching support.
Complete daily, quarterly, and annual data collection and contribute information to reports.
Promote increased independence among program participants.
Complete skills assessments at regular intervals.
Assist with coordination of work, internships, and community outings.
Assist with planning and execution of two family nights per year.
Adhere to agency policies and procedures and maintain good daily attendance.
Attend and participate in mandatory training, in-services, staff meetings, and conferences as required.
Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Pass medication as needed.
Transport participants to activities and worksites in agency vehicles.
Follow Behavioral Support Plans and provide PMT interventions when necessary.