Vocational Instructor & Job Coach

Easter Seals Florida Inc•Daytona Beach, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vocational Instructor & Job Coach helps individuals with disabilities prepare for and achieve successful employment outcomes. The position delivers 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 teaches youth workforce development and job readiness using a certified curriculum, provides vocational counseling, helps participants identify career goals, and supports them as they search for and maintain employment. It also monitors participant progress and builds relationships with employers, schools, and community partners. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with work scheduled during and outside high school hours. Travel to classroom locations and employer worksites is required; the posting refers to both Hillsborough County and Volusia County.

Requirements

At least an associate degree from an accredited college or university.
Two years of experience or employment in a public vocational rehabilitation program; experience in job placement, job coaching, counseling, or other related work with people with disabilities is also specified.
Experience providing people with disabilities with job skills, self-advocacy, or daily living skills training, including assisting with personal needs such as monitoring behaviors.
Meet approved driver qualifications to drive a personal vehicle for meetings and other business-related needs, including minimum age of 21 and a good driving history.

Nice To Haves

Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Specialist certification is preferred; 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 is preferred, or obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

Teach youth workforce development and job readiness skills using a certified curriculum.
Conduct classroom training on workplace expectations, career exploration, employability skills, and self-advocacy.
Provide vocational counseling and help participants identify suitable 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 for 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 to classrooms, meetings, and employer worksites to conduct training and provide participant coaching and support.