Hybrid Employment Developer at Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, CA
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, CA · City of Industry, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Office in City of Industry
About the Department
WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS. You may apply online by clicking the "Apply" button on this page. If you need assistance applying online, please contact us at (626) 933-3920.
THE POSITION
Under direction of an administrator, provides a variety of career and vocational services for students with exceptional needs; matches students to appropriate work environment; recruits for potential employees; and performs other related duties as directed.
CURRENT OPENINGS: One 10-month/35 hours per week position. Salary placement will be on Range 24 of the CSEA Salary Schedule "B." Initial salary placement for new employees is customarily at step 1 ($25.95 per hour) of this salary range.
APPLICANT FILING INFORMATION: This recruitment is open to the public. An eligibility list will be established to fill vacancies for full-time, part-time, evening, summer, and substitute positions throughout the duration of the eligibility list. Eligibility lists typically last for one year. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Pursuant to PC Rule 6.2.10, the eligibility list established for this recruitment may be used for another related classification at the same or lower salary.
NOTE: Answers to the supplemental questions must be submitted with your application. Proof of your highest obtained education, a valid CA Driver's License, and proof of car insurance must be submitted by the final test part. You may upload the documents to your online application (in the "Attachments" section) at the time of application or fax them to Silvia Lagunas at (626) 333-7416.
Position Duties
- Provides a variety of career and vocational services for special education students
- Identifies and develops prospective work sites for direct hire or subsidized wages
- Meets with students to provide guidance on job needs, preferences, skills and career goals
- Assists students in developing grooming and communication skills, attendance, public contact and work behaviors
- Provides guidance for students on mobility and travel
- Meets with students to assess job needs
- Assists students in preparing resumes and completing employment applications
- Contacts employers to solicit positions for the program
- Provides program information to students, parents and the community
- Discusses student job performance, work needs, attendance and work needs with employer
- Prepares and maintains records and reports
- Uses a computer
- Operates a variety of standard office equipment
Employees in this classification sit, stand and/or walk for long periods of time, maintain their balance, use fingers repetitively, use both hands simultaneously, have rapid mental/muscular coordination, speak clearly, hear normal voice conversation, see small details, drive a vehicle, use a computer and a telephone.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employees in this classification work both inside and outside, in direct contact with the public, students, and in the absence of direct supervision.
Minimum Qualifications
Training and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience which would indicate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed herein:
Completion of the 12th grade and two years experience in special education, career guidance, vocational placement or related field. College coursework in psychology, sociology or related area is desirable. Experience working with disabled students is desirable.
License and Automobile Requirement:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License.
Insurance Requirement:
Evidence of adequate insurance for a motor vehicle which meets or exceeds the California legal liability insurance requirement and continue to maintain insurability.
Other Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Job development and placement techniques
- Characteristics of the special needs student
- Career and occupational resources
- Oral and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
- Correct English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Assessment and interviewing techniques
- Goals and objectives of vocational training programs
- Principles of marketing, job development and retention
- Labor market information and community resources
- Safe working methods and procedures
Ability to:
- Demonstrate salesmanship and persuasion techniques and strategies
- Assist disabled students with career development
- Provide assessment and placement services
- Assist students with pre-employment needs
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Prepare reports and maintain records
- Operate a computer and a variety of standard office equipment
- Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations and requirements
- Work independently with little direction
