AMERICORPS EDUCATION SPECIALIST
Opportunity VillageCalifornia, United States
Posted July 31, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Opportunity Village is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through comprehensive services that include workforce development, community employment, inclusive housing, day services, arts, and social recreation. Their client‑centered approach fosters independence, community integration, and the pursuit of future career paths. Since 1954, Opportunity Village has sustained its mission through social enterprises, signature events, and generous philanthropy, ensuring robust funding and community support. This integrated, long‑standing model uniquely positions the organization as a leader in disability support and inclusive community development.
Job Description
The AmeriCorps Education Specialist is responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive curriculum focused on employment readiness and essential life skills to individuals with intellectual and or developmental disabilities.
Requirements
- Utilize appropriate methods for working with individuals with intellectual and or developmental disabilities.
- Develop and design vocational and related classes specialized for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
- Teach classes and help facilitate other learning sessions on Opportunity Village campuses as needed.
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure adults with disabilities gain knowledge of self-management and behavioral skills that will enhance their contribution to and integration into the community.
- Participate in a National Day of Service.
- Ensure equipment is clean, safe, and functioning.
- Comply with all federal and state (Desert Regional Center) and local regulations and requirements, as well as company policies and procedures.
- Ensure all proper documentation related to the individual's curriculum progress is complete.
- Utilize appropriate methods for working with individuals with intellectual and or physical disabilities.
- Report suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Isolation, and Abandonment (ANEIA) immediately as mandated by state law.
- Adhere to Opportunity Village's established policies and procedures.
- May be assigned other AmeriCorps program-related duties.