Job Details

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Description

Job Summary

The Employment and Community Engagement Coordinator (Coordinator) coordinates the efforts and activities of Central Arkansas Disability Services Inc. (CADS) educational and training programs, and community engagement statewide. Working closely with the Director, the Coordinator will lead and coordinate CADS efforts to improve educational outcomes for ages 16-64 in the Retail Customer Services (REDI), the Pre-Employment Transition Services Programs, and all other employment and community engagement programs. The Coordinator will have fundamental knowledge and experience with community organizing and education. The primary role is to mobilize the community provide program support to increase knowledge and skills, assess needs, drive improvements, and build awareness to improve educational outcomes. Through this work, the Coordinator will be required to establish partnerships in the community, build awareness of programs, and support advocacy efforts to advance CADS positive outcomes.

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. Certification required - The Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) and Job Coaches Certificate. Employees who do not have the required certification upon hire will have six- months to successfully obtain certification.

Primary Job Duties

• Conduct or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of externs and students.
• Advise teaching and administrative staff in curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and implementation of state and federal programs and procedures.
• Recommend to the Program Director, the order, or purchase of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and visual aids designed to meet externs and student educational needs and district standards.
• Research, evaluate, and prepare recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, and materials for CADS educational and training programs
• Observe the work of teaching staff to evaluate performance and recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills.
• Update the content of educational programs to ensure that students are being trained with equipment and processes that are technologically current.
• Address public audiences to explain program objectives and to elicit support.
• Advise and teach students.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Shift
Various Shifts

Salary

Position
Coordinator of Employment and Community Engagement

Close Date

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

Location
Central Arkansas Disability Services Inc. -NORTH LITTLE ROCK

This position is currently accepting applications.