Career/Life Skills Technician 23240

**The current vacancy is at Abraxas High School. This position is 40hrs per week/ 9.5 months worked**

 Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, provide a variety of instructional and support services to special education students in the enhancement of school to career transition; assist individual students with developing vocational skills and obtaining jobs; provide related liaison, independent living and employment development services. 

Provide a variety of instructional and support services to special education students in the enhancement of school to career transition; assess student needs, interests and abilities to determine appropriate career goals and placement; assist students in establishing and pursuing goals. E

 

Assist individual students with developing vocational skills and obtaining jobs; conduct orientations; determine if students are work-ready and assist as appropriate; confer with students regarding employment opportunities, work ethics, forms, applications and vocational skill development. E

 

Provide career and job related advisement to assigned students; develop individual employment plans as required; assist students with completing various employment and educational packets and applications; request, process and prepare required employment paperwork as needed. E

 

Assist students with developing job searching skills; provide self-help training in daily living skills such as cooking, banking, budgeting, grooming, hygiene, mobility, time management and socialization as assigned; assist students with preparing resumes, cover letters and thank you letters; conduct mock interviews. E

 

Serve as a liaison between students, families, teachers, staff, employers and outside agencies regarding student employment opportunities, placement, progress and related activities; refer students to potential employers according to needs, interests and abilities. E

 

Assist students with learning and completing mobility, vocational and community tasks; adjust development functions to meet student needs and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives as appropriate; assist students with operating computers and various job site equipment. E

 

Monitor student progress at work and school sites; conduct follow up, job shadowing and post employment services with employers and students in accordance with established timelines and procedures; monitor student progress and recommend raises as appropriate. E

 

Initiate, develop and maintain an employer base for student placement; establish and maintain contact with potential employers; solicit job openings; monitor employers and assure proper working conditions. E

 

Prepare and maintain a variety of records, reports and files related to students, IEP’s, resumes, time sheets, time studies, employers, vocational profiles and assigned activities; may assist in the preparation and development of informational materials such as newsletters and website features as assigned. E

 

Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine, computer and assigned software; utilize a variety of adaptive equipment and devices as required; drive a vehicle to conduct work. E

 

Communicate with District personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns. E

 

Attend and participate in IEP and other assigned meetings; attend in-services, conferences and workshops as required. E

 

Assist in assuring program compliance with established laws, regulation, policies and procedures. E

 

May administer routine first aid to students as needed; assist students with eating activities as assigned; toilet students and change soiled clothing as required. E

 

Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 

Any combination equivalent to:  associate's degree with course work in sociology, psychology or related field and two years experience working with disabled or at-risk students including work with vocational development.

 

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

 

Valid California Class C driver’s license.

Valid certifications provided by American Heart Association, American Red Cross or District approved provider for First Aid, Adult/Child CPR and AED.  Online certifications will be accepted from these vendors as long as a hands-on skills assessment is completed.  Recertification to maintain current/valid status is a condition of employment.   

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Principles, practices and procedures of career and vocational education training programs.

Training and employment opportunities in the community.

Vocational and employability skills needed to obtain and maintain employment.

General interviewing, advisement and assessment techniques.

Career information and resources.

Disabled and at-risk student capabilities and behaviors.

Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.

Techniques for developing vocational and living skills needed to obtain and maintain employment.

Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities.

Operation of a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. 

Oral and written communication skills. 

Record-keeping and report preparation techniques. 

Basic public relations techniques.

 

ABILITY TO:

Provide a variety of instructional and support services to special education students in the enhancement of school to career transition.

Assist individual students with developing vocational skills and obtaining jobs.

Serve as a liaison between students, teachers, staff, employers and outside agencies regarding student employment opportunities, placement, progress and related activities.

Assist students with developing job searching and daily living skills.

Identify and evaluate student interests, needs and abilities.

Provide career and job related advisement.

Research and locate employment opportunities for program participants.

Refer students to potential employers according to needs, interests and abilities.

Monitor and assess student progress.

Assist students with completing various employment and educational packets and applications.

Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Maintain records and prepare reports.

Plan and organize work.

Work independently with little direction.

Operate standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor and outdoor work environment. 

Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

Working with adult special needs students (18-22 years of age).

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. 

Hearing and speaking to exchange information. 

Seeing to read a variety of materials.

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

Bending at the waist kneeling or crouching.

Walking at jobsites.

 

Salary : $23 - $29