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Work Experience Specialist - Los Angeles, United States - Knewin
Description
The Help Group is seekinga high energy, attention to detail, well organized full-time
Work Experience Specialist
to cover the Sherman Oaks
area Founded in 1975, The Help Group is the largest, most innovative and most comprehensive nonprofit of its kind in the United States serving children and adults with special needs related to autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, developmental delays, abuse and emotional problems.
This program offers an enriched curriculum that also includes vocational assessments, career awareness and exploration, pre-employment skills training and work experiences to adults with disabilities.
Salary range:
$ $22.00/hr
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
B.A. degree, CBEST, and experience in special education, vocational rehabilitation, psychology or related field desired.
Experience and ability to work well with high school students. or young adults, with special needs to autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, and/or emotional/behavioral challenges
Ability to collaborate with school personnel and coordinate, develop and oversee elements of the Workability and We Can Work programs
Ability to develop paid and unpaid jobs off campus with community employers.
Must be able to work Monday- Friday 9:00AM-5:30PM.
Ability to attend meetings in the Sherman Oaks office as needed
EXCITING RESPONSIBILITIE
Provide coordination and oversight of elements of the Workability 1 and We Can Work programs
Work collaboratively with school principals, teachers and the Vocational Director, to ensure that the Workability 1 and We Can Work programs are designed and meet the goal and expectations of the funders.
Ensure that all necessary Workability 1 and We Can Work documentation, data collection, records, data entry files, and reports are proper, timely, and in compliance with program requirementsThe Help Group offers wonderful training opportunities , a supportive, professional work environment and great benefits, including:100% Employer-sponsored Health Insurance Plan- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
403b Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Vocation /
high school students /
young adults /
schools /
employment
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
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