Pre-ETS Youth Skills Lead & Trainer

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time off

Health, wellness and financial support

Robust health benefits

Retirement matching

Transit and commuter benefits

Job summary

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) is seeking a Youth Skills Trainer Supervisor to lead Pre-ETS services across NYC high schools. You’ll develop and coordinate classes, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality services meeting ACCES-VR standards.

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to helping students with disabilities transition to further education, training and meaningful employment, while building strong school partnerships and sustaining program growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; or associate degree/two years of college with at least two years of relevant experience in education, vocational rehabilitation, disability services, youth services, workforce development, or a related field.
• Experience working with youth and/or individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate services across multiple schools and locations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with school administrators, ACCES-VR staff, community partners, students, and families.
• Strong presentation and public-speaking skills.
• Ability to supervise, coach, and support program staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant technology platforms.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel and work at multiple locations throughout NYC five boroughs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a creative, strategic thinker and self-starter who works with local high schools, ACCES-VR, students with disabilities, and partners to develop and expand transition services.
• Develop Pre-ETS initiatives at high schools throughout New York City that support students with disabilities as they transition to adult life, further education, training, and employment.
• Expand the number of high schools participating in Pre-ETS programs and classes.
• Build and maintain relationships with high school principals, transition coordinators, teachers, and other school personnel to develop Pre-ETS programming.
• Liaise with ACCES-VR district offices and Transition coordinators to develop new projects and ensure approvals.
• Develop Work-Based Learning Experiences (WBLEs), including paid internships that expose students to the world of work.
• Deliver Pre-ETS classes using established curricula and adapt instruction for diverse learners.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and support Youth Skills Trainers and other classroom staff.
• Coordinate staff schedules and activities for multiple sites.
• Monitor service delivery, student participation, and documentation for ACCES-VR compliance.
• Track service hours, maintain documentation, and complete ACCES-VR reports and milestones on time.
• Identify and resolve programmatic and operational issues affecting service delivery.
• Maintain regular communication with school partners, ACCES-VR, students, families, and staff.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Public-speaking

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree; or associate degree + 2 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) is seeking a Youth Skills Trainer Supervisor to lead Pre-ETS services across NYC high schools. You’ll develop and coordinate classes, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality services meeting ACCES-VR standards.

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to helping students with disabilities transition to further education, training and meaningful employment, while building strong school partnerships and sustaining program growth.