Employment Skills Instructor - Staten Island

AHRC NYC•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

AHRC New York City is seeking a full-time Employment Skills Instructor to support young adults with disabilities as they build workplace readiness and develop vocational skills through hands-on internship rotations. Under the direction of the Program Director/ Program Coordinator, the Skills Instructor makes an active and organized effort to maximize each participant’s development and well-being by implementing individualized program plans, integrating the services received, and recording ongoing progress. The program assesses, trains and places individuals with Intellectual and Development Disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelors in field of Education, Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling or related human services, plus 2 years teaching experience or permanent certification from NYS Department of Education/NYC Board of Education or combination of 8 years related education and experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of methods, principles and techniques of teaching developmentally disabled and non-disabled adults needed.
Ability to work collaboratively with other professional staff and participants’ families.
Ability to conduct evaluations and make recommendations.
Ability to successfully complete DOE/PIC training in use of its mandatory curriculum.

Nice To Haves

Valid NYS driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement assessment and work readiness training curriculum coupled with soft skills curriculum.
Determines program eligibility and intakes individuals into the program
Coordinates eligibility for local and state agencies to provide a seamless system of support
Helps find and refer to other needed services i.e. individual counseling, case management
Maintains regular contact with funding sources and writes and sends all reports
Maintains regular contact with all partners
Responsible for developing and conducting structured dialogue with trainees
Implements individualized person-centered teaching plans.
Provides instruction in performance of various tasks that improve object manipulation, cognitive skills, socialization skills, personal hygiene skills, independent living skills, and employment skills while addressing deficits in self-direction.
Prepares all lesson plans
Conducts any work readiness workshops at a variety of different sites
Engages and facilitates case conferences with families, ACCES counselors, and any other services providers in order to provide an appropriate summary of participants’ progress.
Maintains appropriate attendance and other required records.
Direct responsibility for the assessment and training of the individuals in order to assist in job matching activities
Provides job coaching supports as needed
Assists in preparing and finding new employment for individuals seeking career advancement and/or different work opportunities
Ensures use of technology is teaching individuals work-readiness and occupational skills
Transports participants to medical appointments, when necessary.
Acts as Client Coordinator, if so assigned by Program Director.
Participates in regular and special staff conferences, as well as regular ongoing in-service training session (attending all mandatory in-service sessions).
Assists in training/placement activities as assigned.