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

CCARC INC•Berlin, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide direct, person-centered instruction to young adults in a community based, school-to-work transition program focused on increasing independence in the areas of employment skills, independent living skills and community involvement.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Valid Driver’s License and be insurable with Agency carrier.
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Job coaching experience required.
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 (Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Teams)
Ability to obtain PSL "A" Endorsement on Driver's License and pass DOT physical to maintain Medical Examiners card.
Ability to stand for 4+ hour shifts
Ability to bend, twist, stoop, lift 50lbs., sit, kneel, reach above head.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a transitional program preferred.
Familiarity with IEP process and goal writing and lesson plans.
Ability to differentiate and teach functional academic lessons to a wide variety of learners.
experience with Therap preferred.
Certification and training included but not limited to: PMT, CPR, First Aid, AED, DDS Medication Administration.

Responsibilities

Provide direct instruction of functional academics and independent living skills
Develop lesson plans and differentiate activities and address goals and objectives
Propose SMART goals and objectives while attending PPT/IP meetings
Provide job coaching support
Completion of daily, quarterly, and annual data collection and contribute information to reports.
Promote increased independence in program participants
Complete skills assessments at regular intervals
Assist in coordination of work/internships/community outings.
assist in planning and execution of two "family nights" per year.
Adhere to agency policies and procedures.
Maintain good daily attendance (days of absence, illness, tardiness.)
Attends and participates in a mandatory training, in-services, staff meetings and conferences as required.
Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures and responds 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.