Youth Transition & Work Readiness Instructor

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

Job summary

State of Utah is seeking a Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Instructor to support students aged 14–21 with disabilities. You will train in job exploration, work-based learning, workplace readiness, and self-advocacy while collaborating with VR staff and LEAs.

You will coordinate workshops, help arrange internships, and guide students through post-secondary options, outreach to schools and partners, and data tracking in a database system. The role is in-office in Farmington, UT.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Training delivery

Collaboration

Classroom instruction

Client/partner outreach

Education

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

Job description

State of Utah is seeking a Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Instructor to support students aged 14–21 with disabilities. You will train in job exploration, work-based learning, workplace readiness, and self-advocacy while collaborating with VR staff and LEAs.

You will coordinate workshops, help arrange internships, and guide students through post-secondary options, outreach to schools and partners, and data tracking in a database system. The role is in-office in Farmington, UT.