Employment Specialist & Vocational Instructor

Pay rate will be $22.00 per hour, plus the opportunity to earn bonuses

Part-time position working up to 25 hours per week

Hours for this position will be scheduled during high school hours, as well as outside of school hours

The Employment Consultant & Vocational Instructor helps people with disabilities learn and understand the expectations of successful employment, obtaining competitive employment, and maintaining employment through skills training, job searching, job placement, on-the-job training, and job coaching.

Travel to various classroom locations and employers in Naples/Collier County is required.

What We Offer:

• Live and on demand Professional Development opportunities
• Easterseals Cares Wellness Program
• Work Life Balance
• The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Community and the Organization

A Snapshot of What you'll do:

• Teach youth skills training using certified curriculum
• Provide vocational counseling, including identification of appropriate vocational objectives
• Provide assistance to clients in obtaining job readiness skills, job searching, job placement, on-the-job training, job coaching, and support
• Participate in student classroom activities, including internships and field experiences

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and two years' experience or employment in a public vocational rehabilitation program; experience in job placement, job coaching, or counseling, or other related experience working with persons with disabilities
• Experience working with persons with disabilities on job skills training, self-advocacy training, or daily living skills training, as well as assisting with personal needs such as monitoring behaviors, is required
• Ability to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive your personal vehicle, as required, to drive to meetings and for other business-related needs (minimum age of 21 and good driving history)

Preferred Qualifications:

• (VR) Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Specialist certification (preferred; obtain within 30 days of hire)
• (AHLEI) American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Train the Trainer certification (obtain within 30 days of hire)
• CPR and First Aid Certification (preferred, or obtain upon hire)

Easterseals Florida has been rated a 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Great Place to Work by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP) (including medical marijuana).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, [email protected], 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.