Special Education Job Coach
Special Education Job Coach
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Job Description
Lifesteps Employment Services division is hiring a Full Time Job Coach to assist young adults who have special needs find employment and support them on the job site.
Lifesteps is a nonprofit human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for over 100 years by helping individuals and families with lifes changing needs. The Agency provides programs and services to help those with special needs live to their fullest potential. If you have a passion for helping others and serving the community this is the right opportunity for you.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Special Education Job Coach role provides support to workers with disabilities in obtaining employment and once employed supports them directly at their worksite.
The Job Coach (also known as Employment Specialist or Supported Employment Job Coach) provides instruction and guidance to the individual at the work location in coordination with the requirements of the position as well as monitors their progress to ensure a successful fit for them and the employer.
Specific job duties may include:
- Support individuals through the employment process including developing a resume applying to jobs and interviewing with potential employers
- Teach individuals independent job skills and requirements utilizing job task analysis and job specific supports including assistive technology and personal assistance
- Work with individuals at their job to assist with analyzing tasks breaking tasks down into manageable components and completing their assignments
- Identify and help solve problems before they become a crisis for the individual employer or coworkers
- Work independently in the community
- Partner and interact with employers to development and maintain working relationship in a professional manner
- Provide ongoing updates to the employer family staff and management
- Ensure required documentation is completed accurately and timely
This is a fulltime position Monday through Friday with day hoursof 7:30 am 4:00 pm.Applicants may be asked to work evening and/or weekend hours as needed to meet the needs of the worker(s) in their caseload.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- High school diploma/G.E.D.
- Ability to multitask work in a team environment and possess strong verbal and written communication skills able to communicate information to a diverse audience
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word Excel and Outlook
- Must possess a valid drivers license auto insurance and vehicle to travel independently between locations
Preferred:
- Associate or Bachelors degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Special Education Transition Programming Transition Specialist Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation Counseling or related Human Services field.
- Oneyear experience working with individuals with disabilities. Helpful experience includes Direct Care Staff DSP Residential Living Associate Day Program Assistant Employment Specialist or similar.
- Previous Job Coaching experience helpful
Apply today to start your rewarding career!
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Lifesteps Where Rewarding Opportunities Start
Lifesteps is an Equal opportunity Employer!
Drugfree Workplace
Full Time: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday
Employment Type
Full-Time
