Salary will be $18.25 per hour, plus the opportunity to earn bonuses

Part-time position working 25 hours per week.

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

Are you looking for a position where you will make a positive difference in the lives of youth and adults with disabilities? If yes, our Employment Specialist & Vocational Instructor position is for you. The Employment Specialist & Vocational Instructor helps students with disabilities learn and understand the expectations of successful employment, facilitating training curriculum with various instructional approaches exploring topics such as work personality, work interests, work values, and identification of transferable skills. Students will be able to obtain nationally recognized certificates in the hotel and lodging industry. The Employment Specialist & Vocational Instructor will provide assistance to students in obtaining job readiness skills, job searching, job placement, on-the-job training, job coaching and support. This position is based out of Jacksonville lorida and requires travel in Duval County Florida.

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

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 (also including experience as supported employment specialists, employment coaches, or employment specialists); or
• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, education, human resources, business administration, or economics
• 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 preferred
• An energetic and creative individual who will portray and promote a positive, respectful, and team-based environment
• 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)

Easterseals Florida has been rated a 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 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, hr@fl.easterseals.com, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.