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Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey · 4 days ago

Youth Skills Trainer NY

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

3+ years exp

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. The Youth Skills Trainer will provide Pre-Employment Transition Services to help students with disabilities develop soft skills, explore employment options, and gain work experience through individualized instruction and support.

EducationNon ProfitProfessional Services

Responsibilities

Provide group/individual instruction for youth and adults with a disability primarily both In person at various schools and location as well as through Video Platform i.e. TEAMS

Lead a classroom of students at school sites through 25-30 hours of Pre-ETS curriculum

This position requires good interpersonal skills and the ability to keep each day’s lessons, fun and engaging and not simply reading or giving a speech to students

Ability to engage meaningfully with individuals diagnosed with I/DD who may not be very verbal, yet still have them participate in group classes

Provide intensive on-the-job training at internship sites, utilizing a person-centered approach, to students participating in Pre-Employment Transition Services

Provide ongoing supports to help increase work skills, develop appropriate vocational goals and problem solve issues that may arise at the internship site

Complete and keep track of task analysis for the purpose of training students

Complete all required documentation, progress notes and monthly Pre-ETS student reports in a timely manner. All progress notes need to be completed contemporaneously

Perform case management services as needed, to include linking the student with other service providers or community resources such as: recreation, education, transportation or leisure, in order to further enhance the student’s integration into the community

Train other staff at internship site; including co-workers and supervisors on how to best work with the interns. Ensure at minimum monthly onsite supports are provided

Educate students about how working may impact other benefits that they may currently be receiving. Connect students to Benefit Counseling Services as needed

Complete and submit weekly and monthly reports

Enter student information into Foothold Awards system

Communicate with referral sources ACCES-VR, and private funders as per the funder communication follow-up procedure

Attend all rehab and staff meetings as required as well as attend alternating events/meetings/fairs as necessary in community

Become familiar with CARF regulations

Assure that services provided and documentation maintained is CARF compliant

(Other duties and assignments as may be assigned at the sole discretion of the employer)