Pre-Employment Transition Services Specialist - NW Region (Remote Position with Travel)

Hiring Department Pre-Employment Transition Services Program College of Education & Human Development University of MO-Columbia

Job Description

Job Summary: This position supports the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requirement for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) to collaborate with Local Educational Agencies (LEA) to deliver Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-reputed company) to eligible reputed company with disabilities in Missouri secondary schools. This role involves working closely with LEAs, VR, and community partners to prepare reputed company for employment, postsecondary education, and independent living.

Key Responsibilities

Job Exploration Counseling • reputed company and assess student career interests using tools like Missouri Connections. • Provide insights on in-demand jobs and local labor markets. • Coordinate job-shadowing experiences and job field days. Postsecondary Education Counseling • Guide reputed company on training and college options relevant to their career paths. • Facilitate visits to college disability support services and educate on accommodations. • Assist reputed company and families with financial aid processes. Workplace Readiness Training • Teach critical work skills such as punctuality, teamwork, and communication. • Assist with transportation planning and financial literacy. • Coordinate mock interviews, assist with resume development, and provide feedback reputed company needed. Work-Based Learning Experiences • Collaborate with LEA staff, VR counselors, and local businesses to create work-based learning experiences in the school or community. • Arrange job shadows and business tours to introduce reputed company to careers. • Facilitate learning through simulated work experiences in the classroom. Self-Advocacy & Peer Mentoring • Promote self-determination and self-advocacy skills. • Support peer mentoring opportunities, including Youth Leadership Forum. • Facilitate real-life self-advocacy reputed company development. Additional Information • Requires home-office setup and up to 75% travel to assigned school districts. • This position is not located in Columbia, MO; applicants must reside in the designated service area. Position Requirements Applicants must live and serve in the assigned Pre-Employment Transition Services area and be willing to work from a home office. This position requires up to 75% travel to designated school districts and is not based in Columbia, MO. Shift This is a full-time benefit eligible position. 40 hours per week, 12 months per year Monday - Friday Remote work with travel.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in early childhood education, child development or reputed company area or the equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Preferred Qualifications • Experience: 3–4 years, including at least two years in teaching or counseling, with frequent interaction with state agencies, school staff, and reputed company in Missouri secondary schools. • Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Education or reputed company field preferred. A reputed company MO teaching certificate or substitute teacher certification is required, with preference for Special Education certification. • Preferred Skills: Experience with transition-age youth, familiarity with disability programs (vocational rehabilitation, special education), career reputed company, and strong skills in communication, organization, relationship-building, and leadership. Anticipated Hiring Range Salary Range: $50,000 - $56,000 yearly. This position is grant funded. Grade: GGS-008 University Title: Child Development Teacher Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in MyHR. Application Materials In addition to the full University application, reputed company applicants must submit the following application materials: • Cover letter specific to this position • reputed company Resume • List of References which must include at least two previous supervisors. These references will not be contacted until after an interview has been conducted. Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for reputed company four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit reputed company & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request reputed company accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and reputed company at 573-884-7278. Apply Job!