Job Coach

About the role

The Job Coach position is essential for teaching PACE students' employment skills and assisting them in developing a work ethic. The Job Coach will develop and maintain relationships with internship partners.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct instruction to students at their internship sites.
• Teaches up to three functional academic courses per term related to employment, employment concentration electives, or others as assigned based on program needs.
• Completes student records, logs, and reports as required, including mentoring and assisting students with Portfolio preparation.
• Participates in weekly employment team meetings, as well as department and university training events, as required.
• Affords assistance in work site development, problem-solving conferences dealing with field work issues of those who have violated procedures or are otherwise in difficulty.
• Affords support in planning and implementing appreciation events and supporting student interviewing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Vocational Rehabilitation, Special Education, Human Services field, or related field with relevant experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of previous experience in workforce or related field.
• Must be able to be flexible with work hours, including weekend and evening hours.
• Will require some travel on public transportation.

Essential Skills

• Ability to move or lift boxes up to 50 lbs.
• Constant computer work/data entry.
• Heavy phone usage, with long periods of sitting and standing.
• Ability to travel on public transportation.
• High percentage of time working with students and staff in a meeting format.

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Travel Requirements

• Ability to move or lift boxes up to 50 lbs.
• Constant computer work/data entry.
• Heavy phone usage, with long periods of sitting and standing.
• Travel on public transportation.
• High percentage of time working with students and staff in a meeting format.

NLU Inclusion Statement

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

Compensation and Benefits

• The salary range of the grade for this position is $19.71/HR to $27.60/HR annually.
• Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
• Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law, including but not limited to: budgetary considerations, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, market considerations, tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees), and internal equity.

Application Instructions

Please Include The Following Along With Your Application Resume (Required): Cover Letter (Optional)

Current NLU employees please also submit an Internal Posting Form