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Job Title Employment Specialist
Days 187
Hours 7.5
Grade 105
Work Status Non-Exempt
Class Code 8312
Approved 01/95, 6/01R , 6/08R, 05/25R
QUALIFICATIONS: a. High school education or equivalent;
b. Preferred minimum two (2) years’ experience working with
individuals with disabilities;
c. Significant knowledge of jobs in the community;
d. Good written and oral communication skills; and
e. Knowledge of the OVR resources in the district area, partners,
and available programs for youth.
f. CDL preferred
REPORTS TO: Director of Exceptional Children Services
SUPERVISES: N/A
JOB GOAL: Implements the Community Work Transition Program (CWTP) in
coordination with the UK Human Development Institute and the
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation; coordinates and supervises
community sites used for the CWTP by the district high schools; and
serves as a strong and cooperative team member in managing the
program. For CWTP, Pre-Employment Transition Services introduces
students to various jobs and industry sectors, provides work based
learning experiences, offers post-secondary counseling (on a limited
basis), implements workplace readiness training for social and
independent living skills, and provides self-advocacy instruction. For
CWTP Transition Services completes comprehensive vocational
assessment, provides job development/job coaching, assists in
securing competitive integrated employment (job placement) prior to
high school exit, and provides employment follow-up services with
job attainment.
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PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Attends all required meetings and trainings.
Understands that the goal of the program is for students to gain competitive integrated
employment before high school exit.
Works with students with significant disabilities as defined by the CWTP program and OVR.
Works collaboratively with staff at HDI, OVR and KDE to implement the program with
fidelity, in accordance with CWTP policies and procedures.
Facilitates the CWTP referral process between the district and OVR.
Provides information for the application for VR services to the VR Counselor.
Works with students, parent or legal guardian, classroom teachers, businesses, and others to
identify potential career interests, preferences and various individualized job possibilities
available in the community.
Exhibits a working knowledge of and experience with technical and computer
applications including word processing, spreadsheets, data processing, desktop
publishing and electronic mail.
Prepares site related documents including site file folders, site file updates, and insurance
information.
Conducts Comprehensive Vocational Assessment activities to identify student
competencies, interests, relevant vocations (including kinds of work previously
unconsidered) and learning about the impact of students’ disabilities and related support
needs in the community.
Completes the written Comprehensive Vocational Assessment Report, and assists with
development of students’ Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) through OVR.
Assists Admission and Release Committees (ARCs), 504 teams and others with understanding
student referrals to the CWTP.
Assists ARCS with the development of students’ Individual Education Program (IEP).
Collaborates with classroom teachers of students participating in the CWTP about scheduling
services, IEP content, task analysis of behavior or skills, standards addressed in the classroom,
content of Individual Learning Plan, etc.
Works with employers and students to develop personalized jobs.
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Provides consultations for business personnel related to specific instruction and support needs
of individual students, promoting instruction by those who typically provide training, and
supplementing employer training as needed.
Provides follow-up services to promote job stability and advancements and continuing
success of students.
Provides individualized, weekly training for the expressed purpose of the student attaining
employment prior to exiting high school.
Conducts an Exit Planning Meeting to define the steps to be taken after graduation/exit in
order to ensure a student's successful transition to post-school activities and future
employment needs.
Maintains necessary records for the local school system and the Office of Vocational
Rehabilitation. Keeps current and complete information regarding each student participating
in the CWTP.
Maintains records in accordance with the district and OVR policy for record retention.
Submits all meeting reports, monthly reports, and invoices to OVR for timely reimbursements.
Submits quarterly student Infinite Campus grade/progress reports for students receiving CWTP
Transition Services to the VR Counselor.
Completes year-end program data report and submits to HDI.
Coordinates or provides transportation according to district policies and procedures.
Uses public relations principles and a broad base of educational expertise to maintain a
positive, effective, and efficient district-wide CWTP image with the community, the school
board, the high school, and district administration.
Markets the CWTP to the community, parents and students, schools, and professional
organizations. Responds to community and school personnel inquiries about CWTP goals and
functions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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PREFERRED SKILLS:
Self-motivated, flexible, and resourceful; possess high expectations for the inclusion of students
with disabilities within the community workforce; computer skills and experience with software
programs, particularly Excel; team player, time management skills, detailed and ability to adapt
to various work environments. Preferred experiences and knowledge are in the areas of high
school special education, working with businesses, and training individuals with disabilities
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