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Job Description
As a
Worksite Trainer you will have the opportunity to provide structured intervention techniques to support youth 16 to 21 years old with disabilities, to prepare them to move from school to post-school life in their own community through OVR funded Pre-Employment Transition Services. You would also provide job specific training, support, information, and supervision to students throughout businesses and organizations in Alleghenyand Westmoreland countyto ensure students with disabilities receive skills and training necessary to reach their education, career, and life goals.Duties will also include but are not limited to:- Implementing effective work practices for youth with disabilities
- Creating and maintaining relationships with community employers.
- Matching students with work opportunities.
- Identifying or arranging implementing workplace supports for the student, as needed.
- Collaborating with multiple partners including the student’s family, and other employees.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent and 5 yearsof experience successfully working with youth with disabilities and in an employment setting required. OR
- Associates’ (Education, Teaching, Special Education, or related field) with 3 yearsof experience successfully working with youth with disabilities and in an employment setting required. OR
- Bachelors' Degree (Education, Teaching, Special Education, or related field) 1 year of experience successfully working with youth with disabilities and in an employment setting required.
- Knowledge of IDEA and Special Education legislation preferred.
- Candidates are expected to provide current valid clearances (Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprints Clearance, and PATCH) upon hire.
- Must have a driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Additional Information
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