Employment Training Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Community Education Director

SUPERVISES: N/A

POSITION TYPE: Full-time, nonexempt

SCHEDULE: Up to 36 hours/week

BMAC's standard full-time schedule is 36 hours per week, typically worked Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Most employees enjoy a three-day weekend while maintaining full-time status and benefits.

We accept and review applications on a rolling basis. We will remove the position from our website once it is filled.

BENEFITS:

Medical/Vision Dental Insurance : The following individuals qualify for BMAC's group insurance plans:

Regular, full-time employees working 30+ hours per week receive full benefits

Qualifying dependents: Spouse/legal domestic partner and any dependent children 26 years or younger

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Retirement Plan : Eligibility begins in the first month after hire date. Vesting rules apply.

TextCare

Paid Time Off (PTO) : Employees begin accruing PTO the first day of employment as detailed below

Employees with 0-5 Years of Service = accrue 0.0773 hours per hour worked

Employees with 5+ Years of Service = accrue 0.0899 hours per hour worked

Employees with 10+ Years of Service = accrue 0.1028 hours per hour worked

Flexible Time Off (FTO) : Available according to scheduled work time

Holidays : 12 paid holidays

Other Paid Leave

Bereavement Leave – up to 4 days to eligible employees

Jury Duty Leave – up to 4 weeks over any 1-year period

Workers Compensation : Comprehensive insurance provided

Optional Flexible Spending Account

• •Optional Life Flight
• Membership

Optional Aflac Benefits

JOB SUMMARY: The Employment Training Coordinator helps individuals in our community become workforce ready and supports their placement in jobs in our region.

The primary area of program responsibility is within the scope of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS). The purpose of the Pre-ETS program is to provide services for youth with disabilities, ages 14-21, as described on the Pre-ETS service plan. This position coordinates instruction and work-based learning opportunities; develops and maintains employer partnerships; and arranges worksite tours, job shadowing experiences, internships, and related activities that prepare students for competitive integrated employment. The position works closely with employers, schools, Vocational Rehabilitation counselors, families, students, and community and workforce partners to identify participant needs , connect available training and supportive services , and meet individual performance goals.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes, but is not limited to:

Ensure completion of all steps in client assessment, enrollment, job placement, employment training, and outcome documentation by providing training, supervision, and resources to all Employment Training staff, including but not limited to:

Orient to available services and enrollment processes.

Conduct client eligibility assessment/determination for services.

Assist/instruct clients in completion of program documents.

Enroll clients, initiate service plans and maintain accurate service documentation files.

Complete necessary paperwork to submit to funding source or administering department/ agency.

Establish and maintain collaborations with local businesses for employment opportunity referrals. Develop agreements with employer to include specific training objectives and timelines.

Provide job counseling and follow-up services as appropriate: Monitor and evaluate progress toward goals set forth in the training/service plan.

Outreach and Recruitment:

Develop appropriate tools and methods for client outreach according to program guidelines.

Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses, industries, nonprofit organizations, and community partners to secure accessible worksite tours, job shadowing experiences, internships, and other work-based learning opportunities aligned with students’ career interests and goals.

Coordinate and schedule worksite tours and workplace learning activities, ensuring accessibility, appropriate student preparation, and alignment with Pre-ETS career exploration objectives.

Develop internship opportunities in competitive integrated work settings by collaborating with employers to define responsibilities, learning objectives, supervision plans, timelines, and evaluation methods.

Act as community liaison between BMAC and public and private businesses.

Provide Pre-employment training as appropriate:

Assist individuals with application for financial aid for post-secondary education.

Provide instruction either individually or in group settings on career awareness, vocational exploration, and work readiness.

Prepare students for workplace experiences by providing orientation on workplace expectations, professionalism, communication, safety, and self-advocacy, and match students to opportunities based on their interests, strengths, and career goals.

Monitor work-based learning placements through regular communication with employers and students; collect feedback and evaluations; document employer contacts, activities, placements, participant outcomes, and required reports; and use results to improve program quality.

Reporting/Recordkeeping:

Complete/oversee all necessary records as required by BMAC, client contract management records, and work experience contracts.

Evaluate effectiveness of training and progress toward training objectives.

Monitor program for compliance with terms and conditions, financial obligations, and federal and regional rules and regulations.

Conduct and Oversee Pre-ETS workshops:

Develop and implement Job Exploration, Self-Advocacy, Work-Based Learning, Workplace Readiness Training and Post-Secondary Education Counseling curriculum.

Employ various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.

Plan, prepare, and present fun and engaging lessons that take into consideration different learning styles.

Assist the Community Education Director in contract funding activities:

Prepare grant proposals to Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), including program performance expectations and budget.

Monitor and supervise contract expectations (budget and performance).

Represent BMAC at employer meetings, community events, and workforce development activities to promote Pre-ETS services and expand work-based learning partnerships.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

Relevant experience and/or education may be substituted for either education or work history.

Education or experience equivalent to bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field.

One year of relevant work experience in human services delivery, social work, case management, or other client service delivery.

Experience developing employer partnerships, coordinating work-based learning or workforce development programs, or providing education or vocational rehabilitation services is preferred.

Experience working with secondary students or young adults with disabilities strongly is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to understand, implement, and monitor state and federal regulations.

Demonstrated the ability to work positively and encourage success with high-risk target populations, especially special education students

Ability to provide exceptional client-focused services in coordination with our partners.

Ability to contribute to and create a positive team environment.

Ability to teach students with disabilities, in a group setting.

Knowledge of or willingness to learn Pre-Employment Transition Services, local labor-market trends, workforce development, and services for youth with disabilities.

Ability to establish and maintain eff