Job Coach- CARES School

About the role

Are you looking for a position that supports young adults transitioning from school-based programming to community and vocational life? If so, consider joining Devereux as a Job Coach at our CARES School in Downingtown, PA.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise, train, and coach students within community-based employment training sites.
• Work with students to achieve a level of accomplishment and productivity that allows for greater employment independence.
• Act as a liaison between the employer/community-based employment site and Devereux.
• Work with a team to assess skills and level of functioning/participation.
• Document progress and involvement of students.
• Provide information and input based on level of participation, functioning, and progress to goals.

Requirements

• Pay-rate: $18.50-$21.09/hr (based upon education and experience).
• A multi-disciplinary and supportive educational environment.
• The opportunity to work with a variety of functioning levels within small classes and great teacher/student ratios.
• Strong community connections for job/skill training opportunities.

Benefits

• Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment.
• Devereux Center for Autism Research and Education Services (CARES) is an educational program licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education that provides services to students, ages 5 to 21, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
• CARES provides an environment that focuses on teaching each student based on his or her unique strengths and needs. Programming is focused on increasing independence for each student.

Qualifications

• Educational qualifications: Bachelors degree in education, psychology, social work, or related field preferred. High school diploma required.
• Experience: Two years experience working with adolescents and young adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or behavior disorders in a transition and employment setting preferred.

Skills

• Ability to work with individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of clinical approaches to behavior management.

Benefits

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Pay

$18.50-$21.09/hr (based upon education and experience)

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (52 week year round position)

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders.

What Devereux Offers You

• A competitive salary.
• A comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners.
• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

EEO Statement

Devereux is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.