Program Services - Teacher

Community Access Unlimited, Inc.; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Access Unlimited, Inc. seeks a dedicated professional to develop and implement an Independent Living Skills curriculum for members, while maintaining accurate progress records.

The role includes participating in recreational, educational, and vocational activities, and providing a safe, supportive environment through counseling and crisis management. Responsibilities include supervising members and delivering teaching support to youth in the Shelter program.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience with people with disabilities required.
• BA/BS degree in special education, psychology, social work, or related field required.
• Teacher’s certification required; experience in employment support preferable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Independent Living Skills curriculum for members.
• Maintain accurate progress records for members.
• Participate with members during recreational, educational, and vocational activities.
• Provide counseling, crisis management, and supervision to members.
• Offer teaching support to youth in Shelter program.

Skills

Disability services

Professional communication

Microsoft Office

Training delivery

Crisis management

Counseling skills

Driver's license

Relationship building

Time management

Education

BA/BS degree in special education, psychology, social work, or related field

Teacher’s certification

Job description

Responsible for developing and implementing Independent Living Skills curriculum for members and maintaining accurate records of their progress. Participate with members during recreational, educational, and vocational programming & activities. Ensure a safe and supportive environment through counseling, crisis management, & supervision of members. Provide teaching support to youth residing at Shelter program.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Minimum of three years’ experience working with people with disabilities, BA/BS degree in special education, psychology, social work, or related field required. Teacher’s certification. Experience in providing employment support preferable.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to maintain appropriate relationships with people with disabilities and at-risk adolescents utilizing normalization principles
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of CAU staff, members’ families, and within the community
• Ability to express oneself, both in writing and verbally, in a professional and comprehensive manner
• Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills with proactive approach
• Working knowledge of computer office software programs including Microsoft Office
• Ability to deliver effective presentations and training programs to members, staff, and outside consumers
• Ability to be resourceful and work independently with in agency guidelines to meet deadlines
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions and calculations
• Ability to accommodate last minute scheduling needs to ensure the safety of the program
• Ability to professionally and resourcefully resolve issues regarding community based resources
• Legally registered/insured automobile, valid driver’s license, and safe driving record required at all times