Employment Trainer | Consultant (Virtual)

MISSION:

The mission of BAC is to provide persons with disabilities innovative services and opportunities to achieve personal success.

JOB SUMMARY:

Coordinates the daily activities of BACs LaunchIT program. LaunchIT is a program that helps people with unique abilities learn the skills and confidence to pursue a career in Information Technology. Provides guidance and various community linkages to participants in BAC programs to support them and facilitate their successful handling of issues. Work is performed independently under limited supervision with moderate latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment. Position typically requires processing and interpreting of more complex, less clearly defined issues. The first 90days will be onsite at our Rockledge Corporate Office, after which this position will be fully remote.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The list of essential functions below is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this job. Other duties may be assigned based on business needs.

• Assists and coordinates service provisions for the LaunchIT program for the participants and partner employers.

• Works with vocational rehabilitation (VR) and other sources to solicit referrals and facilitate the referral process; maintains adequate contact with referral sources regarding participants program goals and desired outcomes.

• Schedules and facilitates individual program planning meetings with participants, referral sources, family members, and other providers and supports team members as appropriate; ensures that plans are developed for each participant and monitored monthly.

• Collaborates with Codecraft Works technical team to develop curriculum and training manuals for new projects as assigned.

• Facilitates learning through a variety of delivery methods including live instructor led, virtual classroom instruction, live virtual training, and live one on one individualized virtual training.

• Assists with tracking of LaunchIT program data for outcome measurements in shared database and participant surveys to obtain and maintain future funding for the program.

• Assists with maintaining contact with post-graduates to provide supportive services and job placement assistance, updates employment outcomes in database.

• Works with administrator/management on assigned special projects as requested.

• Collaborates with Codecraft Works team to address concerns with attendance or training progress and helps to resolve participant complaints and issues in a timely manner.

• Assists with monitoring participant files to ensure quality assurance and timely completion of reports and documentation in compliance with legal, funding, and accrediting agencies.

• Develops and maintains professional partnerships with local businesses; facilitates and ensures professional communications between staff and funding sources.

• Assists with monthly billing of funding sources is completed in an accurate and timely manner.

• Provides leads to Administrator for potential expansion and growth opportunities for the agency.

• Works in partnership with community relations to recruit participants for the LaunchIT training program.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Suite.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, behavioral science or related field.

• Two or more years of experience working in social services.

• Knowledge and/or experience in the IT field.

• Experience working in a remote setting.

• A combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience may suffice for the above requirements.

• Experience with creating and teaching curriculum.

• Must satisfy Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Level 2 background screening requirements.

• Must meet and maintain Vocational Rehabilitations car insurance requirements to transport individuals.

• Must have a valid driver's license and pass a Motor Vehicle background check.

• Must have, within the first 3 months of employment, first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) certifications and eight hours of continuing competence units (CCUs) from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD).

• Those with Supported Employment responsibilities, it is required to complete the initial and annual Continuing Competency Units as specified by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.

• Knowledge of Ability One and Respect contracts.

• Strong networking skills and/or experience with recruitment.

• Experience teaching/training on a virtual platform.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions in order to perform this job successfully.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, and professional standards in the field of social work

• Knowledge of community organizations and social service programs.

• Knowledge of principles and procedures for employee support services.

• Knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

• Ability to operate a computer using Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and applicable department/organization specific software.

• Ability to handle confidential personal information with tact and discretion.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret program related laws and regulations and establish necessary work processes and procedures.

• Ability to develop curriculum and training manuals.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities to ensure that deadlines are met.

• Ability to lead and motivate others to achieve goals.

• Ability to use critical thinking skills to arrive at solutions and suggest improvements to processes.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

TRAVEL:

Limited local travel (e.g., to meetings/trainings and to area businesses) will occur occasionally.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE (IF APPLICABLE):

Must be authorized to access and work on government installations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Depending on the functional area of the assignment, tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort usually involving some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials lightweight (up to 20 pounds). It may involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking, or standing. These duties can be done with or without reasonable accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Tasks are regularly performed inside without exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, heat, cold, rain, fumes).

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity.

Availability: Full-time

Salary: Starting at $17.50

Benefits:

• Medical insurance offered

• Free Dental and Vision insurance for employee

• Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days

• Supplemental benefits available through AFLAC

• Additional programs include company paid term life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability coverage and a 401(k) plan that includes a company match

• Supplemental voluntary life and AD&D insurance available

• Employee Assistance program

• Tuition reimbursement

• Eligible for Performance Bonus plans

• Profit Sharing

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