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About the Role
The Work Readiness Coordinator develops and delivers work readiness and career exploration instruction for students and adults with disabilities. This role focuses on building essential workplace skills, identifying career interests, and preparing individuals for competitive employment. Responsibilities include curriculum development, vocational assessment, individualized and group instruction, and coordinating community-based work experiences. The coordinator collaborates with schools, families, employers, and community partners to create inclusive career pathways, monitors progress, identifies accommodations, maintains documentation, and supports participants in achieving meaningful employment outcomes that promote independence and community inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve work readiness, career exploration, and workforce development curriculum tailored to diverse learning needs
- Deliver group and individualized instruction in classroom, community-based, and virtual settings
- Assist individuals with career planning, resume development, interview preparation, job applications, and employment goal setting
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Work, or related field plus three (3) years of experience providing employment and training services to people with disabilities or equivalent amount of education and experience
- Valid NYS Driver's License required
- Strong organizational, communication, instructional, and documentation skills essential
- Experience with curriculum development, vocational assessment, Pre-ETS, ACCES-VR services, and community-based employment services preferred
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Instructional skills
- Documentation skills
Location
- Canandaigua, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- 40 hours
- 8am to 4pm
- Monday through Friday
- Flexibility in schedule required to meet agency needs
Experience Level
- 3 years of experience providing employment and training services to people with disabilities
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Work, or related field
Salary/Compensations
- $22.22 - $23.66
Benefits
- Health and retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Over 3 weeks of vacation within your first year
- Sick Time
- Growth potential/Opportunity for advancement within my agency
- Educational Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to a Fitness Center in the Main Facility
- Pay on Demand
- Free Telehealth with EZaccessMD
- Emergency Assistance Funding
About the Company
- Founded in 1954
- Believe that all individuals with disabilities or other challenges are one with their community
- Investing in our staff while thriving in a flexible and fun work environment
Equal Opportunity
- The Arc Ontario is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace
- The Arc Ontario does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of any characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws