Pre-ETS Specialist (Central Region) remote w/extensive travel

Hiring Department

Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Program
College of Education & Human Development
University of Missouri-Columbia

Job Description

This position supports the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requirement for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) to collaborate with Local Educational Agencies (LEA) to deliver Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to eligible students with disabilities in Missouri secondary schools. This role involves working closely with LEAs, VR, and community partners to prepare students for employment, post-secondary education, and independent living.

This position’s assigned schools will be in the Central Region, and others will be assigned by the Director of the Pre-ETS Program. The individual selected for this position must live and work in the assigned area. This position will serve schools in Jefferson City, state schools in the Central Region, Rolla, as well as students in life skills classrooms in Rolla and Camdenton.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Job Exploration Counseling
2. Postsecondary Education Counseling
3. Workplace Readiness Training
4. Work-Based Learning Experiences
5. Self-Advocacy & Peer Mentoring

Additional Information:

• Requires home-office setup and up to 100% travel to assigned school districts.
• This position is not located in Columbia, MO; applicants must reside in the designated service area.