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Job Exploration Training (JET) Program Staff

Workshops Empowerment Inc.

Birmingham, AL | Full Time

$60k-88k (estimate)

3 Months Ago

Job Exploration Training (JET) Program Staff

$60k-88k (estimate)

Full Time 3 Months Ago

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Workshops Empowerment Inc. is Hiring a Job Exploration Training (JET) Program Staff Near Birmingham, AL

Job Description for Job Exploration Training (JET) Program StaffUpdated February 2024
The summer JET program at Workshops Empowerment Inc. provides an opportunity for high school students with disabilities to experience work at one or more local businesses. Each JET staff person is responsible for the overall supervision of all students enrolled in program. JET staff carry out daily work experience activities, ensure the safety and physical well-being of the students, record activities for each student in case notes, and work within the JET team to provide a high-quality summer work experience.
Hourly Position: Monday-Friday (25 hours/week). Program hours are 5 hours each day, which varies by location - typically 8:30am-1:30pm (may vary depending on site). Pay rate is $18/hr.
Program runs June 5th – June 30th and July 10th – July 21st
Reports to: Transition Program Manager
Job Responsibilities

Provide Relevant Learning Opportunities and Supervise Program Participants
Ensure all program participants are actively supervised as they work at their host businesses.
Engage participants in a way that allows them to grow at their own abilities.
Work with Transition Program Manager to address any participant behavior concerns.
Role model positive work habits to program participants

Act as liaison between WE Inc. and designated worksite

Commit to understanding the expectations of the host business with regard to the tasks program participants will undertake, and communicate these expectations to program participants.
Ensure a safe and healthy working environment for participants, communicating any concerns to the designated representative of the host business
Troubleshoot any concerns raised by the host business and communicate about these issues to the Transition Program Manager
Ensure that the physical environment at the host business is left in good order each afternoon

Administrative Duties

Follow policies and procedures of Workshops Empowerment Inc.
Respect confidentiality of program participants.
Keep accurate record of hours worked by each participant and maintain daily case notes about each participant.
Communicate program concerns immediately to Transition Program Manager.
Attend all pre-program trainings before JETs program begins.
Complete any daily, weekly, or monthly paperwork as it ties into your assigned shift (master attendance, staff ratio sheet, daily meal counts, etc).

Required Qualifications:

21 years of age or older.
High school degree required; college degree preferred
Experience working with high school students with disabilities strongly preferred
Strong organizational skills.
Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

For more information visit www.weincal.org , or to apply, please send a resume to: Info@weincal.org