Pre-ETS

RISE Services LLC•Frederick, MD

4d•$21

About The Position

RISE Services is seeking a motivated, student-centered Pre-ETS Coach to provide Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to students with disabilities (ages 14–21) who have an IEP or 504 Plan and want work experience. This role provides short-term, introductory services designed to help students explore career interests, understand post-secondary options, and develop foundational workplace readiness skills. The Pre-ETS Coach supports students with practical employment steps such as obtaining work permits, identifying appropriate trial work experiences, and coordinating with schools, families, vocational rehabilitation counselors (DARS/DORS), and community partners to secure meaningful work-based learning opportunities.

Requirements

Experience working with youth and/or young adults with disabilities.
Knowledge of transition services, career development, education, or workforce preparation.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently in community-based environments and manage a flexible schedule.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to service locations.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in education, human services, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, or a related field (not mandatory).
Experience with Pre-ETS, transition programming, school-to-work services, or vocational rehabilitation supports.
Familiarity with DARS (Virginia) and/or DORS (Maryland) systems and processes.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized Pre-Employment Transition Services to eligible students in accordance with program guidelines and vocational rehabilitation requirements.
Support students in exploring interests, strengths, career options, and future goals.
Assist students in developing skills related to self-advocacy, communication, professionalism, and independence.
Promote awareness of post-secondary education, training, and career pathway options available after high school.
Support development of foundational workplace readiness skills and positive work behaviors.
Facilitate individualized career-related activities aligned with each student’s goals and service needs.
Assist students with employment preparation tasks such as work permits, job readiness steps, and work experience planning.
Identify and coordinate short-term work experience opportunities and trial placements aligned with student interests.
Communicate and collaborate with DARS (VA) and/or DORS (MD) counselors, school staff, families, and internal team members.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with RISE Services policies and vocational rehabilitation requirements.
Participate in required meetings, training, supervision, and quality assurance activities.