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Form of workAre you someone who enjoys motivating others to reach their highest potential while creating meaningful relationships? Are you a strong communicator who is flexible, empathetic, and able to handle confidential material? Do you want to make a positive impact on the future of someone by helping them make the best decision for their education or career goals? Apply today as a Student Career Advisor at Opportunity Enterprises and see the positive change you can be in someone’s life. Our program is rapidly expanding, and we are seeking additional Student Career Advisors!
Description
The Student Career Advisor plays an important role in the JobSource division. The Student Career Advisor will help provide our clients with school transition services, including but not limited to classroom instruction on careers, job training, mentoring, job coaching and vocational exploration services to name some of our services. Currently we are seeking Student Career Advisors to help in the LaPorte County and Michigan City areas, Porter County, Lake County!
Responsibilities
· Provide one-on-one classroom instruction and worksite services, which may include career explorations, job readiness, job shadowing, mentoring post-secondary education opportunities, situational assessments, self-advocacy, vocational exploration, and work experience opportunities in the community.
· Responsible for developing a caseload of students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) within the assigned school
· Responsible for creating and maintaining a consistent schedule with students to meet scheduled hours and meet the goals of the students and program
· Assist Transition Team to meet established goals outlined in the Request For Funding (RFF) and Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation contract.
· Advocate for and pursue services as appropriate to meet the individual needs of students
· Develop and maintain productive relationships with teachers and faculty, with local employers, students, parents, co-workers and others as appropriate
· Become familiar with student specific information by attending conferences and reading files and Individual Education Plan (IEP) prior to onset of services
· Monitor and document student progress with focus on struggles and successes
· Ensure that daily documentation is completed
· Maintain production at a level to meet program goals
· Attend and participate in department, division, and agency meetings required
· Meet with local businesses to establish assessment sites when necessary
· Maintain necessary documentation, data, and reports as required by Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
Qualifications
· High School Diploma
· 1-3 years’ experience in related field preferred
· Experience with developmentally disabled population, preferred
· Education or school corporation experience, preferred
Benefits
Ask your recruiter for more information about our offered benefits and employee discounts.
About Opportunity Enterprises
Founded in 1967, we are a nonprofit organization that strives to help individuals with developmental disabilities reach their greatest potential and live full, enriching lives. Our vision is to create a fully integrated community where life for persons with developmental disabilities is valuable, purposeful, and fulfilling. We believe it is possible to make a positive difference in the lives of the individuals we serve by accepting people as they are and supporting them in achieving their fullest growth and development. We know that well-trained and motivated staff is at the core of helping us achieve our vision. Our employees work hard to ensure that our clients are heard and given the resources they need to be self-sufficient. To show our appreciation, we strive to provide a positive work environment that encourages innovation and change to help our employees continuously learn and grow.
Make a difference today! Please fill out our brief application and– we’ll be in touch soon!!
