Youth Vocational Instructor & Job Coach

Easter Seals Florida Inc; Ridgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays and personal time

401(K) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program and work-life balance

Job summary

Easterseals Florida seeks a Vocational Instructor/Job Coach to empower youth with disabilities through job readiness training and placement support across Hillsborough and Volusia Counties.

This full-time role offers $20 per hour plus bonuses, 40 hours weekly, with classroom and on-site employer trainings, travel between sites, and a certified curriculum to develop essential employment skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with two years' experience or employment in a public vocational rehabilitation program.
• Experience with persons with disabilities on job skills training, self-advocacy, or daily living skills.
• Ability to meet driver qualifications and drive using personal vehicle (minimum age 21; good driving history).

Responsibilities

• Teach youth workforce development and job readiness using a certified curriculum.
• Instruct classroom trainings on workplace expectations, career exploration, employability, and self-advocacy.
• Provide vocational counseling and assist with career goal identification.
• Help participants develop job readiness skills, including resumes, interviewing, and professional conduct.
• Support job searching, placement, and securing competitive employment.
• Provide on-the-job training and coaching to start and maintain employment.
• Monitor progress and provide individualized support for long-term employment.
• Engage with schools, employers, and community partners to create employment opportunities.
• Travel to Hillsborough County to conduct trainings and coaching at employer worksites.

Skills

Teaching

Job coaching

Counseling

Career development

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Associate's degree

Two years' experience in public vocational rehabilitation

Job description

Easterseals Florida seeks a Vocational Instructor/Job Coach to empower youth with disabilities through job readiness training and placement support across Hillsborough and Volusia Counties.

This full-time role offers $20 per hour plus bonuses, 40 hours weekly, with classroom and on-site employer trainings, travel between sites, and a certified curriculum to develop essential employment skills.