Description of Organization:

Inclusion Pathway's mission is to integrate people with special needs into the community. We serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New Jersey once they reach the age of 21.

At Inclusion Pathways we believe that there are many opportunities to be part of a community. We offer many different social, recreational and employment programs to promote and facilitate community inclusion. We help each family that we serve find the right path so that they can live an enriched life. Inclusion Pathways is opening a Community Center in Red Bank, New Jersey called Build and Brew Café to create employment and social opportunities for individuals with special needs where they can interact with the public.

At Build and Brew Café we will hold Design and Build Workshops that will combine elements of art, graphic design and engineering to enable customers to design and manufacture small functional items using 3D printers, laser engravers and other equipment. This will allow customers to design functional 3D objects and artisanal crafts. Workshops can be differentiated by the type and complexity of the designs. Motors, mechanics and switches can be added to increase functionality. Participants can learn how to integrate code and program simple commands into their creations

Some job opportunities for individuals with special needs include designing, assembling and selling 3D printed kits and other crafts. Other opportunities include assisting with our workshops and maintaining 3D printing equipment. These opportunities will allow for the development of valuable skills, foster independence and build character and confidence. If an employee needs assistance on the job, their DDD budget can be used for supportive employment services and Inclusion Pathways can assign them with a job coach. Job coaches are responsible for keeping their clients on task, providing direction and additional training on tasks that need to be done. Additionally we will hold training classes for individuals with special needs to teach them technical skills including Web Design, Coding, 3D Printing, Basic Computer Skills, Microsoft Office and STEM

Job Description

We are looking to hire a 3D Printing/ CAD Designer & Instructor to do the following:

The job with start off with these responsibilities:

• Development of our technology workshops, products and classes
• Develop prototypes, designs and technical manuals.
• Develop detailed itineraries and plans detailing how to conduct our workshops.
• Identify the supplies and equipment needed to conduct the workshops.
• Developing the curriculum and lesson plans for our technology classes.

These additional responsibilities will be added starting in March 2025:

• Managing and providing oversight to our technology workshops and technology Classes
• Facilitating our technology workshops for the general public
• Teaching our technology classes for people with special needs

Work Hours

We plan on running our classes for individuals with special needs three weekdays from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Our workshops for the public will be held on Saturdays. The candidate must be available on the weekdays when we are running our classes. We prefer the candidate to have availability on Saturday, but we do not require it.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be proficient in utilizing 3-D printers and design software.
• Candidate must have a background and understanding of applied mechanical engineering.
• We seek a person with an impressive conceptual outlook and ability to produce original ideas.
• The ability to transform technical language into user friendly and age-appropriate language is required.
• Candidate should have high-level creative thinking abilities.
• A candidate with graphic design skills is desirable.
• Experience working with individuals with special needs a plus.
• Managerial and teaching experience is preferred.
• Detail-oriented
• Reliability in attendance and job performance
• Integrity of character
• Excellent oral and written communication

Benefits

• This job provides the opportunity to utilize your college degree while engaging in community service. This is a great opportunity to develop a real sense of pride in the ability to give back to your community.
• We offer a benefits package including health insurance for full-time employees.