Flex Skills Trainer Job at Goodwill of SWPA EE, Pittsburgh, PA

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  • Goodwill of SWPA EE
  • Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia is a nonprofit organization that funds job training, education, and other community programs by selling donated clothing and household items in Goodwill stores and online. We offer life-changing work on a mission-minded team. We are 1,000 working as one and each of us is essential to helping our community thrive. For three years running, Goodwill has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s “Most Inspiring Companies”.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities ranging from entry-level to management in retail, human services, and administrative fields. Learn more about working at Goodwill. You can help. We can show you how.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Flex Skills Trainer provides vocational training to transition-aged youth and adults with disabilities enrolled in Goodwill- Disability Services programming. This position will intersect with multiple disability program teams to facilitate work-based learning experiences, and aid in classroom instruction and independent living activities for
our participants. These programs include, but are not limited to, Project Life, Project SEARCH and Aspire. The Flex Skills Trainer will be expected to learn multiple entry-level job skills, both within the Goodwill Donated Goods Retail network, in the community, and in collaboration with community business partners. This position supports
the range of programs within the service area, filling in at various locations and assisting with implementation of goals and documentation of participant progress.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Provide training on proper work techniques and socialization skills through the completion of worksite tasks and task analysis.
  • Implement necessary educational, behavioral, and/or developmental supports, including any identified assistive technology.
  • 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. up to $18.98/hour

Schedule : Monday – Friday (7:30am – 3:30pm)

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

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Associates' Degree AND 3 years 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.
  • 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.
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.

Job Tags

Local area, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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