Project Life Instructor - PROJE003774

PROGRAM OVERVIEW: Project LIFE is a comprehensive, multi-year transition-to-adulthood program in which individuals (ages 16+) with disabilities can develop, practice, and strengthen skills that are high predictors for increased adult independence and successful, integrated community employment.

Project LIFE offers a targeted course of study in combination with participation in experiential life skills education and authentic work-based learning experiences in the local community. Utilizing evidence-based transitions education concepts, Project LIFE is a proven program model that supports our student interns on their journey to adulthood and greater independence.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Project LIFE Instructor will facilitate the Project LIFE curriculum to student interns during classroom instruction and independent living activities; both during the school year and compressed extended school year. This position will also provide on-site coaching during work-based learning experiences, assess intern progress, and communicate with community partners. The Project LIFE Instructor will be expected to learn multiple  jobs skills, both within the Goodwill Donated Goods Retail network, in the community, and in collaboration with community business partners.

Duties include but are not limited to: * Facilitate program operations, including but not limited to program implementation, support of student participants, to ensure program and student participant  goals  and objectives are met and needed resources are acquired. * Report on overall program status and progress per established guidelines and timeframes, including but not limited to time and attendance, goal plans, etc. needed to support the student participant and program meeting established goals * Build natural supports within the work environment; identify and implement job modifications including but not limited to graphical or adaptive work illustrations, learning systems for individuals based on universal design. * Be aware of and follow guidelines for all applicable regulatory entities such as Department of Public Welfare, Department of Labor, and PA Department of Education. * Utilize positive motivational strategies and techniques that help individual attain identified goals.

External Hiring Range: $18.25 - $18.98./hour

Schedule: Monday -- Friday (8:00am -- 4:00pm) 

Travel Required:  Yes, some local travel to community sites in Allegheny County may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree AND 1 year of experience successfully working with teens with disabilities. * Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Special Education legislation preferred. * Experience with transition to employment preferred. * Special Education Certificate preferred.

Master's Degree AND  experience successfully working with teens with disabilities preferred. * Knowledge of the individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Special Education legislation preferred. * Experience with transition to employment preferred. * Special Education Certificate preferred.

REQUIRED CLEARANCES, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS: * Candidates are expected to provide current valid clearances (Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprints Clearance, and PATCH) prior to first day of employment. * Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to co pensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

REQUIRED SKILLS: Human Services

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity