Vocational Programs Coordinator: 1st Shift; Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm

Skills•Auburn, WA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Skills Inc. is seeking a Vocational Programs Coordinator to implement, facilitate, and oversee onsite and offsite program activities for the Aerospace Internship Program (AIP) and DSHS DVR Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS). This role involves working with school district partners to recruit and screen students, conduct tours and intakes, support manufacturing and administrative training, develop curriculum, and coach students and mentors. The coordinator will also maintain student files, manage program evaluation metrics, and report on student progress.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English through verbal communication, American Sign Language, or adaptive technology
Must be a "U.S. person" as defined by ITAR regulations (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or admitted as a refugee or asylee).

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge and familiarity in the following training topics; life skills, soft skills, self-advocacy, general workplace safety and hygiene, personal etiquette and workplace communication.
Knowledge or experience working in an inclusive work environment, particularly those persons with disabilities.
Ability to deal with a wide variety of personalities and communication style.
Ability to provide direction and guidance.
Advanced computer literacy in Windows environment including MS Office experience.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Ability to travel within the Puget Sound region.
Accepting of criticism and ability to deal calmly and effectively with stressful situations.
Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Ability to identify, organize, estimate, and recognize differences or similarities.
Preferred experience in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, youth or vocational counseling, and/or professional training.
Two to five (2-5) years working with students and/or persons with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Work with School District Partners (SDP's) to recruit, screen, and qualify students for entry to Pre-Employment Transition Services.
Conduct tours with SDP's, including administrators, educators, students, parents, and other stakeholders.
Conduct student intakes, including outreach, recruitment, and administrative duties for the Pre-ETS program event/process.
Support facilitation of manufacturing and administrative training activities for students participating in an onsite Aerospace Internship Program (AIP) at Auburn facilities.
Develop curriculum and lesson plans, and deliver training and classroom instruction to students.
Work closely with Vocational Programs counterparts at Auburn Plant 1 and Plant 2 facilities to maintain continuity in program service delivery.
Spend time on the shop floor working with students and mentors.
Communicate and present program information to Skills Inc. Leadership, Plant Managers, Supervisors, Leads, Mentors, Human Resources (HR), and Vocational Services as needed and required.
Maintain student files, record and maintain weekly progress notes that meet individual education plans and vocational goals.
Coach and support students and mentors to ensure a successful work experience.
Assist supervisors and leads to accommodate students when needed.
Serve in a liaison capacity between Skills Inc. and SDP's as outlined by the Program Manager and Director of Workforce Development.
Manage outcome-based program evaluation metrics and data.
Evaluate and report students' progress and performance to the Program Manager.