Training Associate II

Responsibilities

• Design and develop curriculum for both face-to-face and online training programs focused on integrated employment for individuals with disabilities.
• Provide technical assistance and consultation to community organizations and state agencies to improve employment policies and practices.
• Manage project-related documentation, tasks, and objectives using online management systems and field-based technologies.
• Conduct outreach activities to build partnerships and collaborations that support project goals.
• Collaborate with project coordinators and investigators to develop accessible products, including manuals, training materials, and web pages.
• Work with the evaluation team to implement plans for project assessment and dissemination strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3-5 years of professional experience working directly with individuals with disabilities to achieve successful community employment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment best practices for individuals with significant disabilities.
• Ability to travel locally, state-wide, and nationally.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a team capacity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Rehabilitation, Special Education, or a related field.
• Previous experience with provider transformation and the delivery of training and technical assistance.

About the Company

UMass Boston's Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) works to build the capacity of organizations providing integrated employment and community supports for individuals with disabilities. We focus on improving employment outcomes and community inclusion through research, training, and technical assistance.