Pre-Employment Facilitator (High School Environment)

Morningside is a rapidly growing organization who has been helping change the lives of disabled individuals for over 60 years! Established in 1963, we serve disabled people by matching their skill sets and interest with employment opportunities in the community. We are innovators and leaders in our field by consistently and constantly improving our services and adjusting to the needs of the communities and people we support.

We are proud to be one of the nation’s most successful programs and a leader in Washington State for Employment Services!

Summary:

The basic function of the Pre-Employment Transition Services Facilitator is to coordinate, deliver, and facilitate Pre-Employment Transition Services to enrolled students aged 14-21 who have an Individualized Education Plan, 504 Plan, or a Documented Diagnoses.

You are the right fit for this job if you enjoy working with students, if you're creative, comfortable speaking in public, able to think on your feet and be detail oriented!

What You'll Do:

• Provide workplace readiness training through soft skills training, time management, punctuality, financial literacy, mock interviews, resume building, accessing services/supports, and more!
• Support work-based learning, through job shadowing, workplace tours, informational interviews, and paid internships.
• Encourage and promote self-advocacy to ensure students know their rights and responsibilities in the workplace.
• Educate students, parents, educators, employers, and community partners on the ELEVATE Program and Pre-Employment Transition Services. Autonomously speak and present to group of students and their support systems.
• Coordination, delivery, and facilitation of Pre-Employment Transition Services to groups of up to 30 students in a virtual and classroom setting in various school districts and other locations.
• Effectively communicate with School District Staff throughout coordination and delivery of services.
• Discover and develop internship opportunities in the community that meet the needs of the student. Working within high school environments and adhering to individual school policies and rules.
• Ensure all services include ongoing, clear, and professional communications with all significant individuals and groups to maximize the positive outcome of services. Establish and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders including the business community and high schools.
• Participate and help facilitate School-to-Work, a multi-faceted effort to start employment services early by combining school district, county and state funds and help students become employed before graduating from their High School Transition program.

Working Conditions:

• Working within high school environments and adhering to individual school policies and rules.
• A strong work life balance is emphasized, and flexibility is a must!

Qualifications:

• Must pass Washington State and national background checks.
• Background checks are on-going throughout employment.
• Must pass the LEIE screening, excluded individuals and entities (LEIE) checks are processed at time of hire, monthly, and annually.
• Morningside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume. No phone calls.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.76 - $29.24 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• What is your evening and weekend availability?
• Do you know anyone that is currently working at Morningside Services or is a client of Morningside Services? If yes, please state who you know and what your relationship to them is.
• Do you have any concerns about traveling during the day for work to serve clients, so long as you return home each day and either your mileage is reimbursed or you are provided with a company vehicle (yes or no)?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Thurston County, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $29