Special Education Career Consultant Part-Time - East End Long Island

Job Description

Salary: $24.00 - $36.00

Career and Employment Options is an agency that provides transition services to school districts and ACCES-VR services to special needs students and adults. A Special Education Career Consultant Part Time position provides instruction to students in the areas of job-readiness, career planning, job-coaching, community access training, travel training, and services relating to transition for students in special education.

Individuals living in East HamptonBridgehampton area or near the east end of Long Island should only apply.

We are currently in need of a Part Time Special Education Career Consultant on the east end of Long Island working approximately 10-15 hours per week. The salary range is $24.00 - $36.00 per hour based on experience and certifications.

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Job Duties

Community-based internship development and direct job coaching and task analysis of internship work assignments.

Enable students/clients to be able to perform effectively in community based worksites using self-direction and other CEO instructional formats.

Work with student/clients families to ensure that they are active participants in the employment process.

Provide information and goal activity for any CSE or ACCES/VR planning meetings.

Assist students in their transition beyond high school, including utilization of appropriate interest inventories and skill assessments.

Provide students/clients with a positive environment and effective counseling to assist them in achieving their career and community goals, in person and/or remotely.

Assist in the transition and notification of all graduating seniors and their linkages to ACCES, NYSCB, OPWDD, or OMH.

Attendance at professional development trainings regarding regulatory issues and changes in processes related to the job.

Provide necessary job development for placement into internships, job placement, World of Work Tours, and/or mentor programs for the students/consumers we serve.

Job Requirements

Required High School Diploma

Required Vocational/Job Coaching experience

Preferred BA Level based on experience

Preferred, but not required Certified Special Education Teacher, Certified School Counselor, MSW, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, MBA.

Professional Business Attire Required

Part-time