Celebrating Transitions is a summer program that provides students with opportunities to learn prevocational skills focused on assembly, culinary and retail skills as well as a strong focus on advocacy all while in a safe, supportive, and hands-on environment. This program includes hands on experience at Rice Epicurean as well as Celebration Company.
Celebrating Transitions Coordinator - Senior level or above college student or professional
University of Houston Graduate School of Social Work: Field Experience and Supervision can be provided.
Job Tasks
Develop effective communication and understanding with participants
Assist in scheduling the daily activities and lesson plans for participants
Assist in training the CITS
Lead training for the participants
Assist participant in understanding job duties including breaking tasks into single tasks
Assist participants in maintaining appropriate workplace etiquette
Model or show participants how to complete a job task
Communicate any problems or issues with participant to supervisor
Maintain a nurturing and respectful relationship with participants
Requirements
Major in social work, education, psychology, pre-medicine, or human services
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Teambuilding experience
Prior camp counselor experience helpful
Ability to work independently at employer’s worksite
Ability to follow written and verbal directions
Ability to communicate with participants and employers in a professional manner
Ability to keep organized notes as necessary
Celebrating Transitions Job Coach- Junior or Senior level in high school
Job Tasks
Develop effective communication and understanding with participants
Assist participant in understanding job duties including breaking tasks into single tasks
Assist participant in maintaining appropriate workplace etiquette
Model or show participant how to complete a job task
Communicate any problems or issues with participant to supervisor
Maintain a nurturing and respectful relationship with participants
Requirements
Prior experience working with teens with Autism or disabilities can be substituted for education
Prior camp counselor experience helpful
Ability to work independently at employer’s worksite
Ability to follow written and verbal directions
Ability to communicate with participants and employers in a professional manner