AMERICORPS EDUCATION SPECIALIST
Summary
Designs and delivers life-skills and employment-readiness training for adults with disabilities in Las Vegas, focusing on independence and community integration.
SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the AmeriCorps Grant Manager, the AmeriCorps Education Specialist is responsible for the development and delivery of a comprehensive curriculum focused on employment readiness and essential life skills. During the term of service, the Education Specialist will design, implement, and facilitate instructional sessions aimed at equipping program participants with the competencies necessary to achieve personal independence and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Instructional topics may include, but are not limited to, household management (e.g., cooking, cleaning), personal enrichment through hobbies, and career preparation. Additionally, the Education Specialist will provide instruction on employment pathways and equip participants with the tools and knowledge needed to pursue and maintain meaningful work opportunities.
Embrace Opportunity Village's core values by cultivating positive and meaningful CONNECTIONS with participants and team members, demonstrating ENTHUSIASM, high standards of PRODUCTIVITY, authentic STEWARDSHIP, and consistent participation in individual and team DEVELOPMENT.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Utilize appropriate methods for working with individuals with intellectual and or developmental disabilities.
- Develop and design vocational and related classes specialized for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
- Teach classes and help facilitate other learning sessions on Opportunity Village campuses as needed.
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure adults with disabilities gain knowledge of self-management and behavioral skills that will enhance their contribution to and integration into the community.
- Participate in a National Day of Service.
- Ensure equipment is clean, safe, and functioning.
- Comply with all federal and state (Desert Regional Center) and local regulations and requirements, as well as company policies and procedures.
- Ensure all proper documentation related to the individual's curriculum progress is complete.
- Utilize appropriate methods for working with individuals with intellectual and or physical disabilities.
- Report suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Isolation, and Abandonment (ANEIA) immediately as mandated by state law.
- Adhere to Opportunity Village's established policies and procedures.
- May be assigned other AmeriCorps program-related duties.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not directly supervise others.