Student Career Advisor

Opportunity Enterprises • Valparaiso, IN

18d • $20

About The Position

The Student Career Advisor is responsible for providing in school transition services.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Flexibility to ever changing schedules and shifts
• Strong ability to problem solve
• Must be able to work independently
• Handle confidential matters with discretion
• High School Diploma
• 1-3 years’ experience in related field preferred

Nice To Haves

• Experience with developmentally disabled population preferred
• Education or school corporation experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one classroom instruction and worksite services, which may include career explorations, job readiness, job shadowing, mentoring post-secondary education opportunities, situational assessments, self-advocacy, vocational exploration, and work experience opportunities in the community.
• Responsible for developing a caseload of students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) within the assigned school
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a consistent schedule with students to meet scheduled hours and meet the goals of the students and program
• Assist Transition Team to meet established goals outlined in the Request For Funding (RFF) and Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation contract.
• Advocate for and pursue services as appropriate to meet the individual needs of students
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with teachers and faculty, with local employers, students, parents, co-workers and others as appropriate
• Become familiar with student specific information by attending conferences and reading files and Individual Education Plan (IEP) prior to onset of services
• Monitor and document student progress with focus on struggles and successes
• Ensure that daily documentation is completed
• Maintain production at a level to meet program goals
• Attend and participate in department, division, and agency meetings required
• Meet with local businesses to establish assessment sites when necessary
• Maintain necessary documentation, data, and reports as required by Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)

Benefits

• Ask your recruiter for more information about our offered benefits and employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees