{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"739bef297db760372b215c3b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/739bef297db760372b215c3b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/739bef297db760372b215c3b","title":"Workforce Development Instructor","description":"Pay rate will be between $19.50 per hour, plus the opportunity to earn bonuses\n\nPart-time position working up to 25 hours per week\n\nHours for this position will be scheduled during high school hours, as well as outside of school hours\n\nAbout Easterseals Florida\nEasterseals Florida delivers impactful services through 52 programs statewide, supporting individuals with disabilities and their families. Our Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services are designed to help individuals with disabilities gain the skills, confidence, and support needed to secure and maintain meaningful employment. In addition, our Workforce Development programs, including Career Camp and Self-Advocacy Training, provide valuable opportunities for career exploration, workplace readiness, and personal growth.\n\nThe Vocational Instructor/Employment Specialist plays a vital role in helping individuals with disabilities prepare for and achieve successful employment outcomes. This position provides job readiness training, career development support, job search assistance, job placement services, on-the-job training, and individualized job coaching. Through these services, participants learn workplace expectations, develop essential employment skills, and gain the confidence needed to succeed in competitive employment. Travel to various classroom locations and employer sites throughout Hillsborough County is required to support participants in their training and employment journey.\n\nTravel to various classroom locations and employers in Hillsborough County is required.\n\nWhat We Offer:\nLive and on-demand Professional Development opportunities\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\n401(k) Savings Plan\nEasterseals Cares Wellness Program\nA culture that supports Work-Life Balance\nThe opportunity to make a lasting impact in your community\n\nA Snapshot of What you'll do:\nTeach youth workforce development and job readiness skills using a certified curriculum.\nInstruct classroom-based trainings focused on workplace expectations, career exploration, employability skills, and self-advocacy.\nProvide vocational counseling and assist participants in identifying appropriate career goals and vocational objectives.\nHelp participants develop job readiness skills, including resume writing, interviewing, communication, and professional conduct.\nAssist individuals with job searching, job placement, and securing competitive employment opportunities.\nProvide on-the-job training and job coaching to support participants as they begin and maintain employment.\nMonitor participant progress and provide individualized support to promote long-term employment success.\nParticipate in student classroom activities, internships, field experiences, and other hands-on learning opportunities.\nBuild and maintain relationships with employers, schools, and community partners to create employment opportunities for participants.\nTravel throughout Hillsborough County to conduct trainings, meet with participants, and provide coaching and support at employer worksites.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\nMinimum of Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and two years' experience or employment in a public vocational rehabilitation program; experience in job placement, job coaching, or counseling, or other related experience working with persons with disabilities\nExperience working with persons with disabilities on job skills training, self-advocacy training, or daily living skills training, as well as assisting with personal needs such as monitoring behaviors, is required\nAbility to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive your personal vehicle, as required, to drive to meetings and for other business-related needs (minimum age of 21 and good driving history)\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n(VR) Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Specialist certification (preferred; obtain within 30 days of hire)\n(AHLEI) American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Train the Trainer certification (obtain within 30 days of hire)\nCPR and First Aid Certification (preferred, or obtain upon hire)\n\nEasterseals Florida has been rated a Great Place to Work (2020 - 2025) by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.\n\nEasterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP).\n\nEasterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.\n\nEasterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, hr@fl.easterseals.com, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.\n\nUnder the directive of Florida House Bill 531, our organization utilizes the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information regarding the background screening requirements for this position can be found on the Florida HealthSource Background Screening website or at this specific link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.","company":"Easterseal","rawCompany":"easterseal","city":"Tampa","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T20:38:33.694Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1151.00","title":"Training and Development Specialists","slug":"training-and-development-specialists"},{"code":"25-1194.00","title":"Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary","slug":"career-technical-education-teachers-postsecondary"},{"code":"21-1015.00","title":"Rehabilitation Counselors","slug":"rehabilitation-counselors"}],"industries":[{"code":"624310","title":"Vocational Rehabilitation Services","slug":"vocational-rehabilitation-services"},{"code":"611699","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-schools-and-instruction"},{"code":"611519","title":"Other Technical and Trade Schools","slug":"other-technical-and-trade-schools"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Workforce Development Instructor","description":"Pay rate will be between $19.50 per hour, plus the opportunity to earn bonuses\n\nPart-time position working up to 25 hours per week\n\nHours for this position will be scheduled during high school hours, as well as outside of school hours\n\nAbout Easterseals Florida\nEasterseals Florida delivers impactful services through 52 programs statewide, supporting individuals with disabilities and their families. Our Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services are designed to help individuals with disabilities gain the skills, confidence, and support needed to secure and maintain meaningful employment. In addition, our Workforce Development programs, including Career Camp and Self-Advocacy Training, provide valuable opportunities for career exploration, workplace readiness, and personal growth.\n\nThe Vocational Instructor/Employment Specialist plays a vital role in helping individuals with disabilities prepare for and achieve successful employment outcomes. This position provides job readiness training, career development support, job search assistance, job placement services, on-the-job training, and individualized job coaching. Through these services, participants learn workplace expectations, develop essential employment skills, and gain the confidence needed to succeed in competitive employment. Travel to various classroom locations and employer sites throughout Hillsborough County is required to support participants in their training and employment journey.\n\nTravel to various classroom locations and employers in Hillsborough County is required.\n\nWhat We Offer:\nLive and on-demand Professional Development opportunities\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\n401(k) Savings Plan\nEasterseals Cares Wellness Program\nA culture that supports Work-Life Balance\nThe opportunity to make a lasting impact in your community\n\nA Snapshot of What you'll do:\nTeach youth workforce development and job readiness skills using a certified curriculum.\nInstruct classroom-based trainings focused on workplace expectations, career exploration, employability skills, and self-advocacy.\nProvide vocational counseling and assist participants in identifying appropriate career goals and vocational objectives.\nHelp participants develop job readiness skills, including resume writing, interviewing, communication, and professional conduct.\nAssist individuals with job searching, job placement, and securing competitive employment opportunities.\nProvide on-the-job training and job coaching to support participants as they begin and maintain employment.\nMonitor participant progress and provide individualized support to promote long-term employment success.\nParticipate in student classroom activities, internships, field experiences, and other hands-on learning opportunities.\nBuild and maintain relationships with employers, schools, and community partners to create employment opportunities for participants.\nTravel throughout Hillsborough County to conduct trainings, meet with participants, and provide coaching and support at employer worksites.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\nMinimum of Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and two years' experience or employment in a public vocational rehabilitation program; experience in job placement, job coaching, or counseling, or other related experience working with persons with disabilities\nExperience working with persons with disabilities on job skills training, self-advocacy training, or daily living skills training, as well as assisting with personal needs such as monitoring behaviors, is required\nAbility to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive your personal vehicle, as required, to drive to meetings and for other business-related needs (minimum age of 21 and good driving history)\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n(VR) Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Specialist certification (preferred; obtain within 30 days of hire)\n(AHLEI) American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Train the Trainer certification (obtain within 30 days of hire)\nCPR and First Aid Certification (preferred, or obtain upon hire)\n\nEasterseals Florida has been rated a Great Place to Work (2020 - 2025) by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.\n\nEasterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP).\n\nEasterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.\n\nEasterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, hr@fl.easterseals.com, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.\n\nUnder the directive of Florida House Bill 531, our organization utilizes the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information regarding the background screening requirements for this position can be found on the Florida HealthSource Background Screening website or at this specific link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.","datePosted":"2026-08-04T20:38:33.694Z","dateModified":"2026-08-04T20:38:33.694Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Easterseal","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Tampa","addressRegion":"FL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"739bef297db760372b215c3b"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/739bef297db760372b215c3b"}}