Employment Training Specialist

Berea ISD•Berea, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinate and implement job development and placement programs; assist individual and special education students develop job plans related to assessment and training opportunities; consult area businesses for placement possibilities; provide extended assessments, job evaluations, training and placement for special education students in preparation for post-graduate employment.

Requirements

Knowledge of applicable State and federal laws and requirements.
Knowledge of principles and techniques of vocational training and employee selection.
Knowledge of sources and methods of labor market research, data analysis and job search techniques.
Knowledge of oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
Knowledge of technical aspects of field of specialty.
Ability to promote and develop private and public employment opportunities for students and graduates.
Ability to encourage and recruit prospective employers.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to compile and verify data and prepare reports.
Ability to prioritize and schedule work.
Ability to maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
Ability to work independently with little direction.
Valid Kentucky driver's license.
Possession of certification as required by Kentucky law.
Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier.
National and State criminal history background check.
Letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the applicant has no administrative findings of child abuse or neglect.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement job development and placement programs; assist individual and special education students develop job plans related to assessment and training opportunities; consult area businesses for placement possibilities.
Consult areas employers of job development program.
Analyze skills needed to complete job responsibilities; assist instructors in teaching these skills to students.
Facilitate vocational assessment process for students.
Develop individual student employment plans with individual students.
Provide on-going contact with student from placement through retention component.
Provide small group training in social and employability skills necessary for retaining employment and consideration for advancement.
Complete necessary reports and submit to appropriate supervisor.
Assist project team in coordinating services to participants.
Perform related duties as assigned.