Special Education Career Consultant/Job Coaching – Suffolk County

Career and Employment Options, Inc•Town of Islip, NY

6d•$21 - $37

About The Position

Career and Employment Options provides transition services to school districts and ACCES-VR services to students and adults with special needs. The Special Education Teacher provides vocational and transition services, including job development, in school districts and community settings. Instruction covers job readiness, career planning, job coaching, community access, travel training, and other transition-related services for special education students and participants in Department of Labor programs. The role includes maintaining timely, accurate documentation and billing and following procedures for interactions with school districts, ACCES-VR, and WIOA grants. The position is approximately 25–30 hours per week during the school day. Compensation is $21.00–$37.00 per hour, based on education and experience.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
Experience as a human service professional.
A bachelor’s degree is preferred; candidates working toward a master’s degree are also noted.
Background in vocational services, special education, and employment.

Nice To Haves

Certified Special Education Teacher.
Certified School Guidance Counselor.
Master of Social Work (MSW).
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.
Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
ABA Therapist or Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Responsibilities

Provide students and clients with a positive environment and effective counseling to help them achieve career and community goals.
Help students and clients perform effectively at community-based worksites using self-direction and CEO instructional formats.
Develop job opportunities for students and work with Department of Labor programs to develop businesses that engage students and adults.
Work with students’ and clients’ families to support their participation in the employment process.
Use and modify the CEO curriculum, “Career Services for People in Special Education and Beyond.”
Provide information and goal-related activity for CSE or ACCES-VR planning meetings.
Ensure planned activities are implemented and that documentation accurately reflects them.
Prepare, report on, and implement transition documents and outcomes for students, including career plans and employability profiles.
Complete documentation and billing on time, follow appropriate procedures, and maintain quality records and interactions with school districts, ACCES-VR, and WIOA grants.
Provide instruction in job readiness, career planning, job coaching, community access, travel training, and transition services.