Description

I. Position Summary:

Coordinates all Pre-ETS classes, plans, and develops curriculum for the Pre-ETS classes and summer programs, and implements curriculum in classroom settings and summer programs.

The Transition Specialist also serves as a job coach during the summer program.

II. Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Decision Making:

• Develops and implements curriculum for Pre-ETS classes. Selects, develops, modifies and/or adapts materials and resources which support learning.
• Instructs students in the classroom, on skills necessary for competitive employment based on the specific class authorized.
• Communicates with school staff to build rapport and to maintain positive relationships.
• Organizes teaching and student materials for efficient distribution and collection.
• Documents all services provided (including summer program) through Therap in a timely manner and in adherence with CARF standards.
• Completes billing paperwork due to ADRS for services provided.
• Plans and implements extra services as needed per the counselor and school instructor.

• Implements summer program services. Coordinates interviews and new hire processes for the program participants.
• Job coaches participants during the summer program and implements an instructional period each day.

III. Qualifications, Background, and Experience Required or Desired:

• Experience in working with students with disabilities in a classroom setting preferred.
• Experience job coaching individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Current AL Drivers License required.
• May potentially need to be available to work flexible hours (some nights, weekends) so as to job coach onsite.

IV. Education, Certifications, or Licenses Required or Desired:

• Bachelors Degree preferred.

• DMH/ADRS Customized Employment Training required.
• Excellent communication skills with high school students with disabilities, school staff, and adults with disabilities required.

V. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

• No

VI. Work Environment:

• Typical office environment
• Off-site environment at client locations

VII. Physical Requirements:

• Ability to see, hear, read, type, use hands, drive, sit for long periods of time at a computer.

VIII. Does this position require use of a personal vehicle for company use?

• Yes

IX. Other Duties as Assigned:

Please note 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.

X. Reasonable Accommodations:

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

Qualifications