What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist - Pre-ETS Student Services Program position at SONDER Solutions?
Mission
sonder SOLUTIONS empowers individuals facing employment challenges with whole-person workforce development services. Our approach promotes self-sufficiency and independence by removing barriers, creating opportunities, and helping job seekers build meaningful careers in their communities.
Position Overview
The Employment Specialist - Pre-ETS Student Services Program is responsible for coordinating, developing, planning, and evaluating the Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for students with disabilities. The Employment Specialist works to promote vocational and employment-oriented goals by providing support in career exploration, work-readiness training, postsecondary education training, and self-advocacy. This role involves fostering partnerships with schools, community organizations, and employers to create opportunities that help students transition successfully from school to postsecondary education and / or employment.
Essential Job Functions
Program Coordination and Development :
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver Pre-ETS services including job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling on post-secondary education opportunities, workplace readiness training, and self-advocacy instruction.
- Develop and implement individual service plans tailored to each student's goals, strengths, and needs, with a focus on postsecondary education and career readiness.
Student Support and Case Management :
Postsecondary Education Training and Counseling :
Non-Essential Job Functions
Requirements
Education and Experience :
Skills and Abilities
Benefits
Schedule
To Apply
If you are passionate about empowering students with disabilities and are eager to make a meaningful impact in your community, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications for this position.