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JOB COACH JOB SUMMARY:

Part time position serving Jefferson and Switzerland counties. The Job Coach is responsible for working with high school student: evaluating, assessing and building job profiles for individuals with various disabilities who are seeking employment. Job Coaches assist in developing competitive employment opportunities and provide follow-up support on the job sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Planning

• Serve as a point of contact in the schools regarding all aspects of the program
• Participate in planning of transition/career fairs at participating schools

Development

• Provide support in identifying adaptations and job accommodations for students and employers
• Provide benefits information and connect students with resources to provide a full benefits analysis and technical support, if needed
• Partner with and assist school staff on skill development and student self-determination training using identified curricula

Support

• Be fully embedded in the school and school culture focusing on quality employment outcomes for students in this program
• Support collaborative partners to develop and facilitate immersed internships/work experiences for students
• Attend monthly Career Coaches conference calls and as needed, local or statewide collaborative meetings
• Support school staff and students/families at case conferences of students participating in transition planning, as necessary to enhance school staffs ability to build capacity
• Participate in Pre-Employment Transition Services in one on one and/or group settings

Advocacy

• Act as liaison with providers who are part of the collaborative to promote students choices, coordinate job matches, and identify support needs for the students
• Partner with IN*SOURCE staff to help families understand the process, help navigate the system, raise expectations around employment, and mentor as needed

Assurance

• Conduct weekly data collection and monitor outcomes on students engaged in the program
• Model best practices for school personnel as they build competency in the various transition skill areas
• Provide information for transition Individual Education Plan (IEP) process and participate in IEP meetings to assist in effective transition planning and implementation as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays and have the ability to deal positively with all people who are in contact with the agency
• Knowledge of transition practices from school to adult life, person-centered planning, self-determination and community support services
• Knowledge of benefits planning and work incentive programs or willingness to learn
• Good computer skills, oral and written communication skills, and organizational skills
• Membership in professional, business, or community organizations is an asset
• Must be able to keep accurate documentation
• Must possess a valid state drivers license, proof of insurance coverage per company policy, and have a vehicle that is reliable for transportation of consumers

EDUCATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in human services or related disciplinepreferredor related experience
• Must meet the minimum level of competency for an employment specialist including experience in special education, supported employment, and/or transition service delivery.

*Equal Opportunity Employer

Paid Training to include: CPR/First Aid, Safe Crisis Management, and many more! Referral Bonus Program Family-oriented environment Casual dress Employee Appreciation Events An evolving work environment where no day is ever the same as the next

Pay Rate: $16.00/hour