Job Coach

Reports to: Career Readiness Teacher/Job Developer/Vocational Coordinator

About the Role

The Job Coach will provide direct prevocational instruction and technical assistance to students in the SASED Transition and high school programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Flexible work schedule
• School Bus Permit to drive SASED Vans (SASED can provide support)
• Prior work experience required

Responsibilities

• Provide support and supervision during work-related programming, including STEP or other work programs.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all matters pertaining to students and personnel.
• Maintain professional relationships with all businesses and act as liaison for SASED at all job sites.
• Model and direct appropriate work site behavior, dress, interactions with employer, other employees, and customers.
• Adapt work/homework under the direction of the teacher/supervisor to support and/or reinforce classroom and work objectives.
• Administer surveys, assessments, etc. under the direction of the teacher/supervisor to assess student progress toward work goals.
• Monitor, escort, and assist individual students to provide a safe and positive learning and working environment.
• Assist with STEP data collection, input, and management requirements.
• Evaluate, in collaboration with the Vocational Coordinator and/or Program Administrator, Educational Support Professionals on job sites working with students.
• Participate in student team meetings as necessary.
• Direct student workers with daily functions and other work-related experiences.
• Provide and/or assist students in managing individualized personal care and/or hygiene needs (e.g., toileting, diaper changes, feeding, brushing teeth).
• Provide support and supervision in community and school work environments to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
• Operate assistive technology equipment, prone standers, walkers, OT/PT devices, and other related items.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programs for students with varying functional levels.
• Maintain a work schedule reflective of employer needs.
• Under the direction of the vocational coordinator, maintain student behavior using behavior management strategies (e.g., escorting, token economy systems, point level systems).
• Demonstrate knowledge of students' needs (educational, medical, physical, sensory, speech/language, social/emotional, recreational, vocational) as established by a multidisciplinary team.
• Transport and assist with supervision for student safety while loading and unloading buses/vans for daily transport to and from job sites.
• Work closely with classroom teachers and parents to communicate timely information for an efficient and supportive learning environment.
• Assist with maintaining an uninterrupted learning environment when substitutes are present.