Job Coach

The primary responsibilities of the job coach is to provide support and assistance in the area of community training and/ or community employment for the transition program and adult vocational program throughout the year.

Basic Responsibilities:

• Keep up to date with transition process for people with disabilities.
• Provide/ schedule transportation to/from community training sites.
• Provide individualized support to students/ clients in community training opportunities.
• Consistently record performance data using individualized data tracking systems in conjunction with community placement profiles.
• Maintain consistent communication with employer/ community job site.
• Collaborate with administration and team members regarding recommendations through the year.
• Participate in trainings as appropriate. 
• Participate in team, planning, and IEP meetings as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain a system for consistent communication with team throughout the year. 
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• State Approved Paraprofessional License.     

 Experience Required:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with special needs population.

Vehicle/Transportation Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Auto insurance.
• Reliable vehicle.

 Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task in a high stress environment.
• Ability to interact with diverse personalities.
• Ability to perform all functions necessary to obtain certification in PCM.
• Ability to participate in all Department of Human Services training requirements.
• Eligible for Paraprofessional.
• Eligible for Driver Certification.

  ADA: Easterseals will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act of 1990. Unless exempted by the Americans with Disabilities Act, all persons hired for this position are required to possess the ability to perform the physical tasks necessary to treat clients, i.e., bending, floor-sitting, etc., as well as to have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.