LEAP Residential Program Worksite Trainer

LEAP Residential Program Worksite Trainer

Summer 2025

Position Dates: June 16 – July 11 (first week is training), Monday – Thursday, 8am - 4pm

Compensation: $18/hour

The Learn, Earn and Prosper (LEAP) Program is looking for leaders to supervise summer work experiences for youth who are blind or visually impaired. This position offers a rewarding experience and opportunity to propel a career.

This is a part-time, seasonal position. Worksite Trainers oversee youth at worksites Monday-Thursday from June 23 – July 11. Worksite Trainers attend one week of in-person training before the program starts.

Worksite Trainers will be responsible for participants ages 14-24.

Job Description:

· Engage fully in training prior to the start of program

· Provide supervision to participants who are blind or visually impaired at assigned worksites

· Train participants in work skills at worksites and in the community

· Model productivity and teamwork by working with participants at worksites

· Ensure participant safety during daily commutes via public bus, taxis, ride shares, and on foot

· Ensure participant safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being at worksites and in the community

· Create a nurturing, positive, and professional environment

· Administer behavior protocol as directed and document all behavior incidents in partnership with LEAP Staff

· Monitor safety in all aspects all aspects of the program and administer medical protocol as directed

· Communicate daily with LEAP Staff and Dorm Counselors to share updates and navigate challenges

· Participate in weekly LEAP Staff meetings to review participant progress, communicate updates, and manage challenges

· Support LEAP Staff to complete end-of-program participant reports

Minimum Qualification

· Demonstrated capacity for supervising and teaching youth with multiple barriers in a fun, friendly, and responsible manner

· Demonstrated leadership experience

· Possess excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills

· Ability to work in a fast pace, high energy environment

· Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to reliable personal transportation

· First Aid/CPR certified (provided if necessary)

· Willingness to undergo a criminal background check

Benefits

· Rewarding experience with high-level responsibility and supportive environment

· Opportunity to affect change in self and lives of youth and young adults

· Hourly rate based on experience

Please email a resume and cover letter to: Sarah Kirby, LEAP Operations Manager, at skirby@resourcevt.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Burlington, VT 05401 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Burlington, VT 05401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18