Vocational Instructor & Job Coach

Easter Seals Florida•Daytona Beach, FL

About The Position

The Vocational Instructor & Job Coach helps individuals with disabilities prepare for and achieve successful employment outcomes. The position provides job-readiness training, career-development support, job-search assistance, job-placement services, on-the-job training, and individualized job coaching. Participants learn workplace expectations, develop employment skills, and build confidence for competitive employment. The role involves travel to classroom locations and employer sites in Hillsborough County and travel to classroom locations and employers in Volusia County. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week. Hours are scheduled during high school hours and outside of school hours. Pay is $20.00 per hour, with the opportunity to earn bonuses.

Requirements

Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Two years' experience or employment in a public vocational rehabilitation program.
Experience in job placement, job coaching, counseling, or other related work with persons with disabilities.
Experience working with persons with disabilities on job-skills training, self-advocacy training, or daily-living-skills training.
Experience assisting with personal needs, such as monitoring behaviors.
Ability to meet approved driver qualifications to drive a personal vehicle for meetings and other business-related needs; minimum age of 21 and good driving history.

Nice To Haves

Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Specialist certification; preferred, or obtain within 30 days of hire.
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Train the Trainer certification; obtain within 30 days of hire.
CPR and First Aid certification; preferred, or obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

Teach youth workforce development and job-readiness skills using a certified curriculum.
Lead classroom trainings on workplace expectations, career exploration, employability skills, and self-advocacy.
Provide vocational counseling and help participants identify career goals and vocational objectives.
Help participants develop job-readiness skills, including resume writing, interviewing, communication, and professional conduct.
Assist participants with job searching, job placement, and securing competitive employment.
Provide on-the-job training and job coaching to support participants as they begin and maintain employment.
Monitor participant progress and provide individualized support to promote long-term employment success.
Participate in student classroom activities, internships, field experiences, and other hands-on learning opportunities.
Build and maintain relationships with employers, schools, and community partners to create employment opportunities.
Travel throughout Hillsborough County to conduct trainings, meet with participants, and provide coaching and support at employer worksites.
Travel to classroom locations and employers in Volusia County.