** Cover letter explaining interest in job with resume required**

The VABIR Summer Youth Support Staff provides supports for youth participating in the Summer Career Exploration Program. These youth need intensive on and off-site support to gain and maintain success at the work experience. The support staff will provide in-person job site training for consumers who require intensive on the job support and some offsite preparation for employment as defined below.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Provide time limited on-site support for youth in education and or training settings

· Provide direct, one to one, support at job specific trainings

· Provide tutoring or coaching at workshops or classes.

· Provide hands on job training and job coaching in a work place in order to help the consumer become fully independent.

· Provide periodic check ins to ensure the consumer is sustaining the required level of performance for an agreed amount of time.

Work Environment

Duties are performed in a variety of office settings statewide. Travel to consumer job sites requires that private means of transportation be available. The work schedule will vary based on the number of consumers served and their specific training needs. No minimum number of hours will be guaranteed without approval of the Summer Youth Program Manager.

Qualifications/Competencies

Minimum of A high school diploma and one-year work experience in customer service, human services or related fields requiring considerable personal interactions. Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.

· Ability to effectively and quickly respond to challenges; while maintain a professional and calm demeanor.

· Ability to analyze needs situations of people with disadvantages and to respond appropriately.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and employers.

· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Must have reliable transportation, good interpersonal and communication skills, and computer knowledge.

Background Check Required

**Please attach current resume and cover letter to the online application**

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rutland, VT