Job Description

Description:

As a

Pre-ETS Employability Coach

, you will play a crucial role in supporting students in their transition to employment. You will work closely with teaching staff, community partners, and employers to provide pre-employment services, employability soft skills training, and work-based learning experiences. Additionally, you will oversee student participation in the

Making an IMPACT Food Truck

program, coordinating hands-on training in food service and customer interactions. Your role will include maintaining relationships with employers, ensuring compliance with program guidelines, and supporting students in self-advocacy and job readiness.


The ideal candidate should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, a passion for working with individuals with disabilities, and the ability to create innovative employment solutions.

Required Competencies:

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Occupational Competencies

I/DD Knowledge:

Experience working with individuals with disabilities, including intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Familiarity with vocational training and job placement services.

Communication Skills:

Ability to clearly convey information to students, parents, school personnel, and employers through verbal and written communication.

Interpersonal Skills:

Strong relationship-building skills to work with diverse populations and collaborate effectively.

Networking & Relationship Building:

Ability to establish partnerships with employers, community organizations, and schools.

Problem-Solving & Creativity:

Adapt job descriptions and accommodations to fit student needs while addressing workplace challenges.

Flexibility & Adaptability:

Ability to adjust strategies based on student needs, employer requirements, and emerging opportunities.

Computer & Technology Proficiency:

Experience using digital tools for record keeping, reporting, and communication.
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Foundational Competencies

Employment Services Knowledge:

Understanding of job exploration, workplace readiness, and postsecondary education opportunities.

Case Management:

Experience with screening, evaluating opportunities, and coordinating services for individuals.

Safety & Quality Focus:

Ability to uphold workplace safety and service quality standards.

Service Orientation:

Actively looking for ways to help people succeed.

Critical Thinking:

Evaluating different solutions and making informed decisions.

Preferred Competencies:

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Occupational Competencies

Cultural Competency:

Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and adapt services accordingly.

Training & Facilitation:

Experience leading training sessions for students and community partners.

Creativity in Accommodations:

Innovative thinking to develop modifications that support student success.

Food Service Knowledge:

Ability to train students in food preparation, budgeting, and customer interactions.
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Foundational Competencies

Active Learning:

Ability to integrate new information into problem-solving strategies.

Speaking & Presentation Skills:

Effective verbal communication for training and group facilitation.

Complex Problem Solving:

Identifying and resolving challenges in student employment placements.

Things You Need To Learn On The Job:

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Training:

Certification in CPR, First Aid, and other organizational requirements.

Systems:

Understanding the operating systems within Carey Services.

Example Activities:

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Serve as the

single point of contact

for students transitioning into employment. Develop employment options and facilitate: +

Job Exploration Counseling

+

Work-Based Learning Experiences

+

Workplace Readiness Training

+

Self-Advocacy Instruction

+

Counseling on Postsecondary Opportunities

Provide individualized assistance with transportation, life skills, and employment-related training. Coordinate

food truck operations

, including scheduling, budgeting, and supervision. Organize

community outings

to expose students to employment opportunities. Assist students in enrolling in the Pre-ETS program. Ensure compliance with all safety and procedural standards in the food truck program. Support social media marketing for the

Making an IMPACT

business.

Requirements:

Requirements:

ServSafe Certification

(or willingness to obtain within 90 days).

Valid Driver's License

and ability to meet agency insurability requirements.

Physical Ability

to bend, stoop, stand for long periods, and assist individuals in wheelchairs.

Personal Protective Equipment Compliance

(e.g., masks, gloves) as required.

Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or a related field.

Preferred:

Experience in the

culinary field

or a

desire to learn

about food service. *

Preferred:

Experience driving larger vehicles or willingness to be trained.