Work Readiness Instructor

Smart Staffing Group; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Smart Staffing Group is seeking a Work Readiness Instructor to deliver Pre-Employment Transition Services to students with disabilities aged 14-21 in Dutchess, Ulster, and Putnam counties. This part-time role focuses on preparing students for long-term employment aligned with their strengths and interests.

Responsibilities include mentoring in Job Exploration Counseling, Workplace Readiness Training, Self Advocacy, Work Based Learning, and college counseling; building partnerships with schools

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required; Bachelors or Master’s degree preferred.
• Teaching/Classroom experience preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience using non-traditional community service to engage students with disabilities in career exploration and employment.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring students at local high schools in Job Exploration Counseling, Workplace Readiness Training, Self Advocacy, Work Based Learning, and Post-Secondary Education Counseling.
• Develops and fosters relationships with Students, School District Personnel including special education and transitional coordinators, family members, and other agencies within the community.
• Promotes the Pre-ETS trainings to students, school district personnel, families, other community agencies.
• Maintains confidential student data and submit progress reports.

Skills

Teaching experience

Career exploration

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelors or Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Type: Part-time
Hourly Rate: $30.00 - $35.00 depending on experience

The Work Readiness Instructor is responsible for the delivery of Pre-Employment Transition Services to students with disabilities, ages 14-21 within Dutchess, Ulster, and Putnam counties. Duties include providing Pre-ETS services to students with disabilities that prepares them for successful long-term employment consistent with their strengths, abilities, interests, and informed choices.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring students at local high schools in the following services: Job Exploration Counseling, Workplace Readiness Training, Instruction in Self Advocacy, Work Based Learning, and Post-Secondary Education Counseling.
• Develops and fosters relationships with Students, School District Personnel including special education and transitional coordinators, family members, and other agencies within the community.
• Promotes the Pre-ETS trainings to students, school district personnel, families, other community agencies.
• Maintains confidential student data and submit progress reports.

Skills And Requirements

• Associates Degree required, Bachelors or Master’s degree preferred
• Teaching/Classroom experience preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience using non-traditional community service to engage students with disabilities in career exploration and employment
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus