Part-Time Vocational Coordinator

LOCATION: Highland Park, IL

SUPERVISOR: Director of Education, Academic Vocational Coordinator

WAGES: $30/Hour

JOB STATUS: PT/Hourly

SCHEDULE: 2 Days a Week/15 Hours Per Week

JOB SUMMARY: The Vocational Coordinator will work with the Transition Teacher and Director of Education to develop vocational programming within Keshet’s Transition Program. This will include building relationships with businesses and organizations to establish paid and volunteer opportunities for transition students, and staff training.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all required documentation in accordance with DRS and DHS guidelines.
• Complete required documentation per DRS and DHS.
• Manage grant administration processes and maintain organized, up-to-date records in compliance with funding and regulatory requirements.
• Build relationships with businesses and organizations to establish paid and volunteer opportunities.
• Submittal of Grant documentation as required.
• Be respectful and follow Jewish culture and guidelines.
• Adhere to Keshet policies and procedures outlined in the policy manual, Employee Handbook, and other employee policies.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, or related field
• 2-5 years of experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• State of Illinois Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) certification
• Vocational programming experience preferred
• Valid IL driver’s license and safe driving record

ABOUT KESHET

From its core programs for children and adults with intellectual challenges in the Chicago area, to its international consulting work, Keshet serves over 1,000 individuals with disabilities and touches the lives of many more family members, peers, supporters, and other stakeholders around the globe. Keshet’s local leadership, comprised of nearly 100 lay leaders from all walks of life, provide the inspiration, direction, and funding required to fulfill the organization’s mission: to do whatever is necessary to allow individuals with disabilities to achieve their potential.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned at any time by CEO. Keshet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.