Career Advocate - Port Orchard ,Washington - LSI Solution Development
Port Orchard, WA 98357
About the Job
The Career Advocate position works with students, age 14-21, with disabilities to provide career-based guidance and support for job exploration, professional skills development, and access to resources for vocational training and/or educational institutions. The Career Advocate will assist students with identifying their learning styles, strengths, weaknesses, and interests while developing self-knowledge and self-advocacy skills that build confidence and encourage continued growth. They help students engage with the program, develop awareness of accommodation, and assist with requesting necessary accommodation on a job and in postsecondary education.
Duties include but are not limited to:
• Coach students and provide employment and career support services to students, employers, faculty, and staff.
• Work closely with parents, teachers, developmental specialists, and community partners. • Identify student needs and interests.
• Assist in development and delivery of programs including marketing and workshops to engage students and community members in the career development process.
• Develops contacts with industry related employers through proactive relationship building. May create and deliver presentations, workshops.
• Record career development activity, case management notes, and participation data for short and long-term strategic planning. • Manage tools and technologies in support of their students’ progress. • Travel to multiple locations (i.e. counties with designated areas) with the use of a personal vehicle, with mileage reimbursement.
Desired Qualifications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• A positive attitude that is flexible and adaptable to a changing environment
• Strong organizational skills, prompt follow-through
Required Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 to 2 years’ experience working with youth with disabilities
• Valid Driver’s License (must be able to travel with the use of personal vehicle) with an acceptable driving record.
• US Citizen
• Successfully pass a drug and background screen.
Additional Information
• This is a Part Time position – 20 hours a week.
• Starting at $20 per hour or more based on experience.
•Cell phone and mileage reimbursement.
• Part Time Benefit - 401K Program
• Travel within Kitsap County to start.
Duties include but are not limited to:
• Coach students and provide employment and career support services to students, employers, faculty, and staff.
• Work closely with parents, teachers, developmental specialists, and community partners. • Identify student needs and interests.
• Assist in development and delivery of programs including marketing and workshops to engage students and community members in the career development process.
• Develops contacts with industry related employers through proactive relationship building. May create and deliver presentations, workshops.
• Record career development activity, case management notes, and participation data for short and long-term strategic planning. • Manage tools and technologies in support of their students’ progress. • Travel to multiple locations (i.e. counties with designated areas) with the use of a personal vehicle, with mileage reimbursement.
Desired Qualifications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• A positive attitude that is flexible and adaptable to a changing environment
• Strong organizational skills, prompt follow-through
Required Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 to 2 years’ experience working with youth with disabilities
• Valid Driver’s License (must be able to travel with the use of personal vehicle) with an acceptable driving record.
• US Citizen
• Successfully pass a drug and background screen.
Additional Information
• This is a Part Time position – 20 hours a week.
• Starting at $20 per hour or more based on experience.
•Cell phone and mileage reimbursement.
• Part Time Benefit - 401K Program
• Travel within Kitsap County to start.
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