Employment Programs Coordinator & Trainer

Opportunity Works Connecticut, Inc.; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Opportunity Works Connecticut, Inc. seeks a dedicated trainer to develop employment-based curriculum and foster a learning environment for staff and individuals in our programs.

You will act as an agency ambassador, lead trainings, document outcomes, and collaborate with DDS Case Managers and partners to support goals. The role emphasizes soft skills, advocacy, and safety, with a focus on mentoring and enabling personal growth.

Qualifications

• Must be organized and tidy.
• Experience working with people with disabilities is a plus.
• Ability to adhere to regulations and standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding organizational and problem-solving ability.
• 3 years’ experience in a Human Service, mentoring or teaching setting.
• Must be reliable, dependable, and flexible with hours.
• Must possess valid driver’s license and have 5 years’ experience with clean driving record.
• Be willing to use your own vehicle on company time including transporting individuals to community sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide training, instruction and support for workers and Support Staff in the EEO and EES programs.
• Attend worker, program, and agency required trainings.
• Ensure that community partner efforts for the individuals in the EES program have follow through, ensure proper documentation of inquiries.
• Have an understanding of billable hours/ contract monies for workers in the program.
• Get initial training and continue to receive updates in all areas of EEO, EES and the Employment First Initiative for the State of CT.
• Know all community sites and be able to fill in if needed.
• Provide a monthly written report (i.e. Monthly summary sheet) including barriers, accomplishments and attendance on activities to the Employment Manager.
• Be an active member of the safety committee.
• Guide individuals in learning to complete job tasks assigned by EEO or thenew h job site.
• Familiarize yourself with individuals’ goals and community site expectations.
• Develop curriculum that emphasizes employment skills as well as soft skills & advocacy.
• Assist individuals to discover and overcome their personal barriers and set goals for growth.
• Assist individuals with disabilities in developing social and life skills.
• Maintain appropriate communications with parents/guardians, residential staff, DDS Case Managers, OWC Directors/other staff, and business contacts as asked by your manager.
• Be active on some of OWC’s committees to assist with moving the agencies priorities forward.
• Assist in providing a positive program environment to staff & participant
• Be a team player
• Learn & follow all policy & procedures of the agency
• Be or have the ability to become med certified
• Learn and follow all safety & emergency procedures for the agency
• Be involved in OWC fundraisers and events
• Perform other duties as assigned, or as they arise.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Leadership

Job description

Opportunity Works Connecticut, Inc. seeks a dedicated trainer to develop employment-based curriculum and foster a learning environment for staff and individuals in our programs.

You will act as an agency ambassador, lead trainings, document outcomes, and collaborate with DDS Case Managers and partners to support goals. The role emphasizes soft skills, advocacy, and safety, with a focus on mentoring and enabling personal growth.