Location: Cedar Rapids,IA, USA
TAP Specialist JobID: 13654
+ Position Type:
Specialist/Supervisor/Technician/ Specialist
+ Date Posted:
12/4/2024
+ Location:
ELSC
+ Date Available:
ASAP
Salary: $57,710.00POSITION DESCRIPTIONThe Transition Alliance Program (TAP) specialist is responsible for coordinating various assessments, diagnostic services, job development with businesses, maintaining databases and job training for youth, maintaining the comprehensive TAP matrix to monitor all participants, assisting in skill development on and off the work site, job coaching, completing reports and evaluations and assisting individuals in accessing community resources. The TAP specialist will support the TAP Coordinators in providing training of skills necessary for successful competitive employment and independent living to individuals who qualify for Vocational Rehabilitation services, ages 15 to 25. The TAP Specialist will also provide community-based and school-based support.RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Communicate effectively with TAP participants, their parents and a wide variety of professionals
+ Desire to work with young people with disabilities.
+ Self-motivated, flexible and able to meet deadlines. Must be able to move from one duty or activity to the next independently.
+ Able to work with individuals with a wide range of disabilities and from a variety of socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
+ Valid driver's license to transport TAP participants.
+ Assist in the development of individual plans for employment.
+ Implement individual plans for employment.
+ Able to work independently but under the direction of the TAP Coordinator and TAP Facilitator
+ Able to keep accurate, up to date records and utilize EXCEL to adequately maintain the program matrix.
+ Able to deal with problems and crisis situations as needed.
+ Able to develop positive relationships with a wide variety of individuals from a diverse population.
+ Must promote a positive attitude regarding TAP, Vocational Rehabilitation and Cedar Rapids Community School District to schools, families, businesses and the public in general.
+ Must have computer skills necessary to perform job searches, assist students with on-line and vocational and educational activities on the computer.
+ Collaborate with job coaches, counselors, and special education teachers
+ Provide job coaching and training activities on work sites, complete evaluation and exploration activities at job shadowing sites.
+ Assist participants in learning skills and completing activities necessary to obtain and be successful in competitive employment as directed by the TAP Coordinators. These skills may include:
+ writing resumes
+ completing job applications
+ obtaining information on job openings
+ interviewing
+ accessing organizations and agencies which assist in job placement and/or referral
+ accessing training or educational programs
+ learning actual, specific job skills
+ coaching the participant at the job site
+ learning and utilizing problem solving skills necessary to be successful on the job
+ Assist participants in learning skills and completing activities necessary to live independently in the community as directed by the TAP Coordinators. These may include:
+ attaining skills necessary to obtain a driver's license
+ accessing community agencies and support services
+ completing forms and paperwork as necessary
+ accessing the MET bus system, reading schedules, etc.
+ obtaining insurance and financial information and completing work necessary to meet needs with such
+ gaining problem solving skills necessary to be successful in independent living
+ Complete other record keeping and clerical duties as directed by the TAP Coordinator. These may include:
+ maintain Excel Matrix for all TAP participants
+ answering the telephone, taking messages, scheduling appointments and sharing information about the program
+ completing reports and participant program goal information
+ filing and other office tasks as needed
+ work with the district's computer based records system
QUALIFICATIONS
The applicant must:
+ Have a valid driver's license
+ BA/BS in Education or a Human Services related area.
+ Previous experience in the area of transitioning of individuals into the world of work and who have Job Coaching Certification is preferred
+ Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred
PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
+ Master's degree in counseling, education, social work, public health, or closely related field
+ Certifications or endorsements in mental health, first aid/CPR, Supported Employment, or other closely related field
+ Experience providing leadership, support, and coaching to teams
+ Demonstrated experience working effectively in Supported Employment, Secondary Transition, or closely related field
+ Maintains a growth mindset, flexible to change and new ideas
Full Time (261 Day) Salaried Position
Start Date: ASAPESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, reports, regulations, etc. Ability to effectively write reports and communications to administrators, colleagues, parents, students and staff. Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to perform basic mathematical functions. Ability to use spreadsheets and reporting documents that assist with the computation of data.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to interpret and implement a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, colleagues, community members, staff and students. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk and hear. The employee will frequently use hands and fingers to type/word process, file documents, manipulate papers, and use a copying machine. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 -24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 - 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as office materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is often quiet but may become loud in large group settings. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that will require the employee arrive and leave as directed and may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. workday. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will be required to work occasionally in outdoor environments.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Cedar Rapids Community School district is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources at 319-###-####.