SAMOST JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICE OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY Job Description: Soups and Sweets Instructor Reports to: Soups and Sweets Manager, Disability Services Department Primary Responsibilities: To instruct and evaluate the students in the Soups and Sweets Culinary Training Program, and assist the Soups and Sweets Manager with all programmatic needs Schedule: Part-Time – 24 hours per week Salary Range: $21-$24 per hour Specific Responsibilities: + Provide culinary instruction and support for individuals in the Soups & Sweets Program + Perform task analysis in the kitchen to break down the culinary tasks into teachable components. + Assist with the development and preparation of the Culinary Training Manual + Assists with the intake and screening of potential students + Assist with developing the training calendar + Maintain contact list of trainees + Maintain attendance of trainees + Secondary contact of communication between the trainees, their families and Soups and Sweets program (i.e. class schedule or changes in schedule, issues in training class, transportation issues) + Assist with development of Work Readiness Curriculum + Co-lead discussions during Work Readiness Classes + With the assistance of the Manager, conduct evaluations as required by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) + Document student progress daily as needed for students funded through the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) + With the assistance of the Manager, maintain compliance for any students funded through DDD, including developing: + Annual Report + Emergency Cards + Fire Drill Reports + Help mediate any conflicts among participants in the program + Monitor students’ progress through frequent communication with the Manager and Disability Services Director + Monitors students’ safety at the training site + Complete incident reports, as needed + Facilitate appropriate social interactions among group participants to simulate actual work environments + Assist with outreach of Soups & Sweets Culinary Training Program, as needed + Assist with the inventory, packaging and delivering of Soups & Sweets products, as needed + Assist with food preparation for JFCS events, as needed + Other duties as assigned as needed + Required Education and Experience: + Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field with at least two years’ experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities + Ability to communicate effectively with students and other professional staff in a compassionate and professional manner + Knowledge of culinary skills preferred + Experience with customer-based operations preferred + Onboarding and training requirements to remain in compliance with DDD and D Valid driver’s license, registration, insurance, and good driving record