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Thursday, April 7, 2016

Transition Specialist III Pre-Employment Transition Services (PETS) Full-Time - Goodwill


 

JOB TITLE: Transition Specialist III Pre-Employment Transition Services (PETS) Full-Time    
EMPLOYER NAME: Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania
CONTACT PERSON: Dawnitachichilla@goodwillswpa.org        
EMPLOYERS WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.goodwillswpa.org
LOCATION OF JOB: 118 52nd St. Pittsburgh, PA.

Job Description: 
The Transition Specialist will provide structured intervention techniques and support to youth in Goodwill job skills training programs and/or competitive placements to meet site needs and/or prescribed production expectations.  The Specialist will develop pre-employment skills and provide job specific training, support, information and supervision to high school students with disabilities/barriers to employment throughout businesses and organizations in Allegheny County. The Specialist will provide training on proper work techniques and socialization skills through the completion of job and task analysis as well as implementing necessary educational, behavioral, and/or developmental supports, including any identified assistive technology.  The Transition Specialist will utilize positive motivational strategies and techniques that help client attain identified employment goals.

Requirements: 
  • Education:  2 or more years’ experience successfully working with individuals with disabilities/barriers to employment.  Understanding of, or ability to quickly learn, disability laws including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Individuals with Disabilities and Education Act (IDEA).  Will also consider a Bachelors Degree and 0-1 years’ experience as stated above. 
  • Experience: 2 or more years’ experience successfully working with individuals with disabilities/barriers to employment.  Understanding of, or ability to quickly learn, disability laws including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Individuals with Disabilities and Education Act (IDEA).  Will also consider a Bachelors Degree and 0-1 years’ experience as stated above.
 
External Hiring Range:  12.67 to$13.84/Hour
Travel Required:  Local travel required

DATE TO REMOVE JOB POSTING: May 15, 2016

HOW TO APPLY:                            
Complete the online application at:  http://www.goodwillswpa.org/job-application?jobs_ID=806