Description

Monday-Friday; 8:00-4:30

United Ability is an organization that provides a variety of services to individuals with disabilities. We are currently seeking candidates to join our team as a Teacher/Transition Specialist in the work-based learning GROW program at community worksites by onboarding students, informing parents/caregivers of services, and job coaching students to prepare them for employment. If you are someone who has a passion for helping people, someone who is energetic, and someone who is career-oriented and looking for more than just a “job”, then you have found your calling. Each day teaching these individuals and being a part of their future employment goals will allow you to see how much your work matters!

A career at United Ability also includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 3 weeks paid vacation with additional paid sick time
• Subsidized childcare for eligible employees
• Life insurance, disability benefits, health and wellness programs
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Immediate app that allows you to draw your earned pay when you need it

Collaborating with other team members, you will:

• Performs intake on students/out of school youth and documents all required paperwork.
• Works with the host site to set up work areas that are conducive to the participants skills and interests.
• Works hands on with participants at the work site in a variety of job areas to teach them work skills to prepare them for competitive employment.
• Communicates with school staff, host site staff, and ADRS staff to build rapport and to maintain positive relationships.
• Job develops and works with employers on hiring individuals with disabilities.
• Assists clients with job applications and works with them on the job to ensure success.
• Documents all services provided in a timely manner and in adherence with CARF and ADRS standards.
• Provide onsite job coaching to students during summer months

Applicant general qualifications include:

• High school diploma (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Excellent communication skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Successful completion of motor vehicle screening

Please note that this job description is not designed to provide a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Job duties may change at any time and without prior notice. New job duties may be added as needed.

Reasonable Accommodations:

Please also note that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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