Youth Work Readiness Instructor

Tessera • Spokane, WA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Tessera and make a difference. Tessera is a national leader in creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are a dynamic and growing organization of social entrepreneurs dedicated to building strong communities and delivering exceptional service. About Tessera: A recognized leader in inclusive employment and workforce development. A mission-driven team of innovative and passionate professionals. Operating self-sustaining businesses across 15 states and the District of Columbia, with a workforce of more than 2,000 employees. Committed to providing outstanding customer experiences across all service lines. Focused on supporting employee growth through robust training, development, and support programs.

Requirements

• Must have excellent time management, problem-solving, and classroom training skills and professional level written and oral communication skills.
• Be self-directed, with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Must be effective in the use of technology and systematically documenting in a detailed manner.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Due to the need to travel, a valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.
• A DOD and DSHS background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Education, Human Services, Social Work or related field is highly preferred.
• At least one year of previous experience as a Paraeducator or similar career is highly preferred.
• Previous experience with developmental or intellectual disabilities is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach 2-3 classes per day and support around 100 active student clients (14-21 years old) and their support circles by providing workshops, work-based activities, and experiences.
• Spend 78% of your time supporting clients either in the classroom, in the community, or in the office.
• Use classroom learning principles to train, coach, and mentor a group of clients toward making progress with their pre-employment goals.
• Use creative thinking skills to develop relationships with local academic partners as well as with local business owners and hiring managers.
• Work with individuals with disabilities ages 14-21 to discover their interests for employment and prepare them for employment.
• Assists with curriculum development and design of training materials.
• Assists in preparing content for classes and other events.
• Network with local businesses to create and develop work-based learning activities and work-based learning experiences.
• Conduct workplace readiness and self-advocacy trainings, work-based learning activities, and work-based learning experiences.
• Self-manage, create your own schedule, and work independently.
• Assist in development of work skills; assess potential obstacles to employment and develop strategies to overcome them.
• Provide on-the-job and/or pre-employment training.
• Create imaginative job aids, identify assistive technology and tools to help clients succeed.
• Document to show progress towards goals on the client’s employment/service plan.
• Utilize the information management system to maintain client files, case notes and billings in compliance with contract and program guidelines.
• Provide follow-up services to ensure proper support is provided for successful retention and career advancement of clients.
• Perform duties in compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations and guidelines governing equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination in the workplace.
• Prepare for and participate in external and internal audits.
• Establish and maintain effective, positive relationships with clients, employers, internal departments, referral sources, external agencies, and the public.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and program rules.
• Operate Tessera provided vehicles or personal vehicle for job duties.
• Maintain professionalism when conducting business on behalf of Tessera.
• Competency with technology used to provide services remotely and ability to instruct clients on how to use technology to engage in services.
• Knowledge of community resources to refer clients to as needed.
• Conduct intakes, vocational assessments, observation & incident reports, and create job development plans with clients to establish employment goals.
• Assist clients with job search activities such as resume building, interviewing skills, completing and submitting job applications.
• Accompany clients to job interviews when appropriate.
• Conduct evaluations of potential job sites for safety concerns and consult with employers on how to implement accommodations to address these concerns.
• Use creative thinking and problems solving skills to develop carved positions for clients.
• Provide training and consultations to employers and co-workers to enable them to support clients at their jobsite.
• Provide on-the-job supports, training and coaching to clients at their job sites.
• Create, facilitate, and oversee Community Based Assessments.
• Provide monthly updates to stakeholder counselors regarding client progress.
• Attend continuing education trainings to stay current with trends in mental health and disability topics.
• Provide coverage for other team members as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and one-on-one mentoring meetings with CES Manager.
• Attend and represent Tessera at various networking events and job fairs.
• All Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90-days of employment
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation, paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED