What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator position at Arkansas State University?
Position Summary :
At the Arkansas State University Helping Our Wolves Learn (HOWL) and Autonomy Through Leadership, Advocacy, and Service (ATLAS) Transition Program we serve students who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) or autism and want to learn more about becoming independent, vocational exploration, socialization, and community integration. Each student has a personalized plan that encompasses socialization, independent living, vocational, financial, and social goals, which is commonplace for intelligent problem-solving environment (IPSE) programs around the nation
These individuals will receive academic coaching, job coaching, independent living coaching, financial literacy, social skills across personal relationships to work relationships, group counseling and individual counseling (HOWL Service Center) as indicated or requested. They also learn transportation skills as well as have access to other services.
Assist individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities to develop, improve and maintain work related skills at community-based employment by providing individualized training, support and encouragement
Duties & Responsibilities :
- Teaching and modeling professional skills
- Facilitating mock interviews
- Providing guidance on resume and cover letter creation
- Conduct job site analysis and work site analysis
- Be actively helping individuals improve and maintain work- related skills
- Provide job training in partnership with the employer related to job tasks, work habits and employment requirements
- Identify barriers and solutions to work related needs
- Facilitate social integration and interdependence or natural support
- Make connections and network with chamber of commerce, businesses, and local communities
- Completes all documentation as required to ensure quality services
- Responsible for managing and sending “Broadcast” emails relative to student engagement opportunities as well as other student communication needs
- Follows program and university procedures to promote optimum health care, safety practice and behavioral supports to maintain the well-being of person(s) served
- Administrative duties (scanning, faxing, organizing)
- Transports Clients
- Develops and maintain a cooperative working relationship with various teams
- Writes goals and documents progress towards goals
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills necessary
Must be detail-oriented
General Days / Hours :
Monday - Friday
8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. are the standard hours but evening and weekend work will be required as needed
Regular and reliable attendance
Other :
Please note : all position postings close at 12 : 00 A.M. CST on the position closing date
Preferred Qualifications :
Knowledge of interactive technologies to support student development and e-portfolio development
Minimum Qualifications :
An earned Associate Degree and two (2) years of related experience
An earned Bachelor’s degree in related field
