What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transition Age Work Skills Specialist (IDD) position at Community Workforce Solutions?

Job Description

Transition Age Work Skills Specialist (IDD)

Instilling hope, inspiring greatness, and supporting futures since 1964.

For over 60 years, CWS, a 501(c) non-profit organization, has been helping to build a better tomorrow for individuals with disabilities. Our programs and services offer opportunities for individuals living with disabilities, including transition-age youth, individuals with brain injuries, those seeking day program services and for individuals seeking vocational services. CWS partners with the community, families, professional organizations and others to achieve greatness through acceptance, opportunity and determination.

Job Type

Full Time & Part Time Opportunities

Description

Community Workforce Solutions is looking for an individual who is passionate about working alongside students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to join our Pre-ETS (Pre-Employment Transition Services) Team. The Transition Age Work Skills Specialist will support high school students toward success in internship roles. Under the supervision of the Pre-ETS Manager, the Transition Age Work Skills Specialist is responsible for supporting the Pre-ETS Internship program by facilitating internships, completing necessary billing and supporting the Pre-ETS Program.

Responsibilities

Facilitate Internships

Oversee students for the entirety of their job sampling or internship time.
Work with managers at internship locations.
Complete / model the job alongside interns.
Maintain a safe environment for interns.
Communicate with parents.
Provide job education / coaching.
Transport students to and from internships as needed.
Oversee additional responsibilities that will enhance the intern’s experience.

Community Partners

Visit communities and inquire about new community partnerships.

Further develop existing partnerships and internship opportunities for students.

Billing

Prepare materials necessary for billing Milestones, as prescribed by the pre-ETS billing process.

Work with the Pre-ETS Accounting Specialists to ensure billing is completed.

Communicate the billing schedule and needs with the Pre-ETS Accounting Specialists.

Travel

Travel to all counties served by CWS including travel outside of Wake County at least once per week.

Flexibility for travel demands is expected as the program expands.

Schedule

Part Time including availability to 7 : 00pm two evenings per week.

Required Education / Experience

Bachelor's in Human Services or a closely related business field, (education, rehabilitation, social work, etc.) preferred. Extensive experience in the field may substitute for degree.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have valid NC Driver’s License.

License and driving record must adhere to Agency standards.

Successful completion of all required Core Competency training and eligibility to work in various schools in multiple counties.

Physical Requirements

This position is considered sedentary to light, requiring 50% sedentary and 50% mobility.

Travel is required between multiple schools in different counties : Halifax, Greene, Wilson, Nash, Vance, Onslow, Rockingham, Caswell and Wake.

Lifting less than 10 pounds.

Requires visual observation and the ability to communicate with a variety of individuals.

Compensation

20.00 -$22.00 / hour

Benefits

Community Workforce Solutions offers Full-Time, Permanent Employees :

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b)

About Us

Community Workforce Solutions is a private, non-profit organization that has served multiple counties in NC for decades. Community Workforce Solutions, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, gender and gender identity, nationality and origin, disability, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, and experiences.

We are accredited by the Commission for Accreditation for Rehabilitation (CARF).

Join our caring team today!

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