Location: Various community and worksite locations
Schedule: Variable – days, evenings, and occasional weekends based on student worksite assignments
Status: Union, Non-Exempt (Seasonal)

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and flexible Skills Trainer to support students participating in our Earn & Learn Summer Program. The Summer Earn and Learn Program serves youth and young adults, including individuals with disabilities who are exploring career pathways, developing workplace skills, and gaining meaningful paid work experience in community-based employment settings.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience:
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience working with individuals with developmental or other disabilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Licensure:
  • Valid Michigan Driver’s License
  • Must meet approval requirements of agency insurance carrier

Key Responsibilities

• Provide skills training and implement individualized goals in workplace, classroom, volunteer, and community settings
• Support students at assigned worksites, ensuring understanding of job tasks and expectations
• Monitor progress and maintain daily data collection on goals and objectives
• Assist with production work, quality control, and task training
• Record time and production data in compliance with Department of Labor standards
• Implement behavior support plans as directed
• Participate in planning meetings, reviews, and team communications
• Supervise individuals during work, breaks, and transitions throughout the day
• Provide personal care assistance as needed
• Transport participants to and from community and worksite locations
• Identify and support opportunities for employment, volunteer work, and community engagement
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards (DCH, DWIHN, Medicaid, CARF)
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to all organizational policies
• Perform Job Coach duties as needed
• Promote a safe and inclusive environment for all participants

Additional Expectations

• Flexibility to work varied hours based on program needs and student placements
• Ability to work independently across multiple community sites
• Maintain a reliable personal vehicle for job-related travel

Why Join Us?

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping young individuals build skills, gain work experience, and achieve greater independence during the summer months.

Executive Secretary / Human Resources Assistant

Services to Enhance Potential (STEP) – Dearborn, Michigan

At Services to Enhance Potential (STEP), our mission is simple yet powerful: to support individuals in the pursuit of their chosen goals and the achievement of personal satisfaction in their lives. If you are an organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives on supporting leadership, empowering employees, and making a meaningful difference, we invite you to become part of our team.

Why This Role Matters

This is more than an administrative position—it’s an opportunity to serve as a trusted partner to our CEO, Board of Directors, and Human Resources team. You will play a vital role in helping STEP operate efficiently while supporting the people who make our mission possible.

As the Executive Secretary/Human Resources Assistant, you will help drive organizational excellence by managing executive operations, supporting board governance, coordinating key HR functions, and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.

What You’ll Do

Executive & Board Support

• Serve as the primary administrative support for the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Coordinate board meetings, committee meetings, executive schedules, travel arrangements, and conferences.
• Prepare meeting materials and record accurate board and committee meeting minutes.
• Maintain confidential board records, correspondence, attendance records, and committee assignments.
• Assist with monthly reporting and agency performance dashboards.

Human Resources Support

• Assist with onboarding and employee documentation, including benefits enrollment and personnel records.
• Support FMLA administration and employee compliance processes.
• Coordinate driver’s license checks, background screenings, and annual employee verification requirements.
• Assist with performance evaluation correspondence and personnel file maintenance.
• Maintain employee records, staff listings, and other HR-related documentation.

Administrative Excellence

• Create professional correspondence, reports, presentations, and spreadsheets.
• Manage confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of required reports and documentation.
• Support compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)

Minimum of three years of advanced experience using:

• Microsoft Word
• Excel (including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis)
• PowerPoint
• Outlook
• Artificial Intelligence platforms and productivity tools

Exceptional organizational, communication, and time-management skills

Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with professionalism

Valid Michigan Driver’s License and insurability under STEP’s insurance requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

You are:

• Highly organized and proactive
• Comfortable working directly with executive leadership
• Skilled at balancing multiple priorities
• Detail-oriented and dependable
• Passionate about supporting people and organizational success
• A collaborative team player who values professionalism and service

Why STEP?

When you join STEP, you become part of an organization dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening communities. Your work will directly support a mission-driven team committed to helping people achieve greater independence, fulfillment, and quality of life.

At STEP, your talents will be valued, your contributions will matter, and your work will have purpose.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re looking for a rewarding career where your administrative expertise and people-focused mindset can create meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us continue enhancing potential, one life at a time.

Services to Enhance Potential (STEP)
Supporting individuals. Strengthening communities. Inspiring possibilities.

Today, we proudly celebrate 54 years of Services To Enhance Potential (STEP)!

Since 1972, STEP has been committed to empowering individuals with disabilities and helping people reach their highest potential through opportunities for growth, independence, employment, and community inclusion. What began as a small organization with a powerful mission has grown into a leading nonprofit serving thousands of individuals and families across Southeast Michigan for years.

For more than five decades, STEP has worked to break down barriers and create meaningful opportunities for people of all abilities. Through our vocational training programs, supported employment services, community living supports, educational opportunities, and resource centers, we continue to help individuals build confidence, develop skills, gain independence, and thrive in their communities.

At the heart of STEP’s mission is the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. Every day, we see that mission come to life through the achievements of our members, the dedication of our staff, and the support of our families, community partners, and donors.

As we celebrate this incredible milestone, we reflect on the lives that have been impacted, the relationships that have been built, and the progress that continues to move us forward. We are proud of our history, inspired by our present, and excited for the future ahead.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of STEP’s journey over the past 54 years. Your support, passion, and belief in our mission continue to make a lasting difference.

Happy 54th Birthday, STEP!

May 2026 – Services To Enhance Potential (STEP) is excited to announce the renaming of our culinary program from “What’s Cooking at STEP” to “STEP in the Kitchen.” The refreshed branding represents the energy and innovation of the program while strengthening its connection to STEP’s mission of creating pathways to independence and opportunity for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. The program will continue its commitment to hands-on learning, creativity, and empowering individuals through culinary education and experiences. 

STEP in the Kitchen provides participants with opportunities to build practical cooking and food preparation skills while fostering confidence, teamwork, communication, and independence. The program creates an engaging environment where individuals can explore nutrition, culinary techniques, and real-world skill development in a supportive setting. Through STEP in the Kitchen, participants continue to gain meaningful experiences that support personal growth, community involvement, and future employment opportunities

To support workforce development, STEP in the Kitchen partners with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation to offer industry-recognized culinary and hospitality training. These experiences help participants build skills and knowledge for future careers in food service and hospitality.

Additionally, STEP will be enhancing classroom operations to ensure the program continues to grow alongside its participants while delivering the highest-quality learning experience possible. Structured schedules will help ensure participants fully engage in all aspects of the curriculum, including food safety, proper sanitation practices, and continued progress toward individual goals.

“We’re excited to introduce a name that reflects our long‑standing agency and its mission,” said Alyson Stauder, Culinary Programs Manager. “While our kitchen program has goals of its own, it ultimately exists to support and enhance the potential of our members – it’s more than a place to enjoy a snack; it’s a space for growth, learning, and opportunity. This new name serves as a reminder to be prepared and engaged when we STEP in the Kitchen, and we hope it feels welcoming and inspiring to everyone.”

STEP is always looking for opportunities to step into your kitchen, as well. Restaurants, food service providers, culinary professionals, and community partners interested in becoming a partner are encouraged to connect with Alyson Stauder at astauder@stepcentral.org.

For more information about STEP in the Kitchen and other STEP programs, visit www.stepcentral.org.

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