Exploration Director jobs in Columbus, OH

The Discovery Assistant is responsible for providing support to high school students (ages 15-21) enrolled in the Transition to Work Summer Program. During the four-week summer program, students will complete job exploration sessions at local businesses in order to identify future employment goals.

Summer Job Opening:

• Part-time, Monday to Friday, 1st shift, 9am – 2pm
• Program runs July 8 – 31, 2024
• Base location is the West Central School, 1481 W Town St, Columbus, OH 43223
• $16.00 / hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete all required Discovery Assistant Training.
• Support students by providing supervision and personal care as outlined in the student's Individual Specific Plan.
• Work with Discovery Specialists to provide job skills, social skills, and community accessibility instruction.
• Provide students with transportation to and from community job exploration sessions in an agency van.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ohio Driver's License with less than 6 points
• Minimum of 1-year experience engaging with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Reliable transportation with auto insurance
• Attend paid orientation 
• First Aid/CPR and Med-Passer Certification – Free training provided
• Pass criminal background check and drug screen
• Ability to lift/lower 50 to 100 lbs. to assist students with transfers, etc. as needed

About: Hattie Larlham is a not-for-profit disability service organization providing care and support to over 1,600 children and adults throughout Ohio. Because we believe life is sacred, Hattie Larlham enhances the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through our commitment to comfort, joy and achievement. Our compassionate and dedicated staff focuses on creating a nurturing environment in which individuals have opportunities to learn, have fun, feel safe, loved, and make choices about what happens in their lives.