Special Education Vocational Specialist - Pittsburg, CA at Spectrum Center Schools and Programs
About the Employer
Welcome to Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, where we have been dedicated to serving students with special needs, behavioral challenges, and emotional disorders for over 30 years. As a vital part of ChanceLight® Behavioral Health & Education, the nation’s leading provider of behavioral health and education solutions for children and young adults, Spectrum Center is committed to changing the lives of children by providing them with the opportunity to create successful, independent futures.
Job Summary
Job Summary
This position manages and oversees the vocational training program in accordance with ChanceLight practices and policies, Workability I Program guidelines and Department of Labor requirements. As well as, develops new community-based partnerships/job sites as needed. The Vocational roles provide vocational training, job coaching, and career counseling per student IEP goals and Individual Career Plans. Vocational roles manage student Vocational Training Plans to ensure the highest level of success for students participating in the Work Ability programs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following: Provides vocational, career, and transition inventories, to include, but are not limited to: annual age-appropriate vocational/career inventories, work readiness evaluations and/or profiles available for each student served, starting at age 14; assist teachers and Educational Coordinators in selecting age-appropriate transition assessments for ITP development; assist classroom staff in completing vocational inventories/transition assessments. Completes vocational and career training plans based on IEP schedules, and when needed provides information/data for IEP/ITP progress reports. Assists classrooms with on-campus unpaid vocational training, work and career exploration, and pre-employment curriculum activities. Develops and schedule new on-campus training opportunities as needed. Orders and distribute necessary curriculum resources, tools, and materials related to vocational training. Contributes to the supervision of student training per WAI practices, DOL regulations, and IEP/ITP goals/plans. Provides job coaching to selected students on campus, and training to classroom staff (and others) on job methods and procedures. Manages or provide oversight for daily operations related to student stores (also known as: School-based business-SBB). Creates work schedules and training schedules and provides schedules to both
Requirements / Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree; preferably in education, social work, vocational rehabilitation or related field 2 years’ experience working with students with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors 1 + years’ experience working with databases and spreadsheets. Experience in vocational training, including job coaching Experience in program management and development Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks Ability to work as a member of a team Good communication skills and ability to represent our program in the community Strong organizational skills; experience with WORD and EXCEL applications Position requires transporting students –car, proof of automobile insurance, and DMV clearance required
Requirements / Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree; preferably in education, social work, vocational rehabilitation or related field 2 years’ experience working with students with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors 1 + years’ experience working with databases and spreadsheets. Experience in vocational training, including job coaching Experience in program management and development Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks Ability to work as a member of a team Good communication skills and ability to represent our program in the community Strong organizational skills; experience with WORD and EXCEL applications Position requires transporting students –car, proof of automobile insurance, and DMV clearance required
Comments and Other Information
Benefits offered: Health insurance, Dental insurance, 401k, Tuition Reimbursement
Comments and Other Information
Benefits offered: Health insurance, Dental insurance, 401k, Tuition Reimbursement
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
7/6/2022
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
DOE
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time