Pre-ETS Instructor I

State-of-Utah; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Utah Workforce Services is seeking a Pre-ETS Instructor I to support students with disabilities (ages 14–21) in job exploration, work-based learning experiences, and workplace readiness in Provo, Utah. This full-time role collaborates with VR staff and LEAs to provide training and guidance.

The role requires a high school diploma, classroom training experience, and the ability to build partnerships. Preference for an Associate degree in Human Services or related field.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with students with disabilities.
• Experience delivering training in a classroom or group setting.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners.
• Criminal history check clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide workshops and trainings to students in individual and classroom settings.
• Assist VR Counselors and LEAs in coordinating work-based learning and internships.
• Identify students needing ongoing support and refer to vocational rehabilitation.
• Educate students on post-secondary training opportunities.
• Conduct outreach to school personnel, students with disabilities, families and partners.
• Coordinate with state agencies and community partners.
• Assist with career fairs, mentoring events and job shadowing activities.
• Collect, track and report information on students served in a database.

Skills

Experience with students with disABIL

Classroom training experience

Relationship building with partners

Criminal history check clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or higher in Human Services or related field (preferred)

Job description

Pre-ETS Instructor I

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary – $20.05 - $20.05 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Application Deadline – 11/7/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is seeking a motivated and skilled individual to join the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) for the position of Pre Employment Transition Service (Pre-ETS) Instructor. The individual in this position will work in collaboration with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) staff and Local Education Agencies (LEA) to provide training and guidance to students with disabilities (ages 14 through 21) in the areas of job exploration counseling, work based learning experiences, transition or post-secondary educational programs, workplace readiness, social skills support, independent living skills and self-advocacy training.

The Pre-ETS Instructor will preform the following tasks:

• Provide workshops and trainings to students in an individual and classroom setting.
• Assist VR Counselors and LEAs in coordinating opportunities for students to receive and participate in work-based learning and internships.
• Identify students who need individualized, ongoing support and refer to vocational rehabilitation.
• Educate and provide students with information on post-secondary training opportunities.
• Conduct outreach activities for school personnel, students with disabilities, family members, institutions of higher education and business partners.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other state agencies, community partners and business partners.
• Assist with the development and coordination of career fairs, mentoring events and job shadowing activities at local businesses.
• Collect, track and report information on students served into a database management system.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with students with disabilities.
• Experience providing training in a classroom or group setting.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners.
• Must successfully pass a criminal history check

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:

• An Associates degree or higher in Human Services, counseling, special education or related field is preferred but not required.

About the Role

Location – 150 East Center Street Suite 3300 Provo, Utah, 84606 United States

Background Check Required – Yes

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – TL - Time limited

Why You Should Join Our Team

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

The mission of Workforce Services is to strengthen Utah's communities by supporting the economic stability and quality of our workforce. Today, more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs, meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses, administering temporary assistance, and providing economic data and analysis. Through a collaborative approach, the department has served millions of Utahns and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives. These include intergenerational poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, supporting refugees, helping rural communities, serving veterans and individuals with disabilities, and getting Utahns trained and back to work. To learn more about Workforce Services,

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].