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FHF NOLA Seeks Employment Specialist/Job Coach

From Carole Berke, Vocational/Transitional Counselor at Families Helping Families NOLA:

Families Helping Families (FHF) NOLA seeks a part-time (20 hours) 1099 employee to provide employments specialist supports and services to transition age students participating in FHF’s Coding for Youth With Autism program. This position involves assisting individuals in the acquisition of the employment and community living skills necessary to obtain employment and independently maintain employment in the community in the Technology Field. These supports are individualized and centered around work-related goals focused on helping the FHF coding students obtain the maximum level of independence within their job and tech career pathway. Employment Specialists provide the supports necessary to ensure success at future employment sites. Services will be provided at a variety of sites including; FHF NOLA, at FHF’s educational partner for coding, Operation Spark, or in the community. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of experience delivering supported employment services or direct care services either in classroom, place of employment, day care, medical, or residential settings. Once additional funding is obtained the position will become full time salaried employment. For further information send a resume and cover letter to Carole Berke, Development Officer, FHF NOLA. The email address is carole@caroleberkeassociates.com. Please put Employment Specialist in the subject line

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