Career Coach

Blue-River-Services,-Inc.; Salem (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Blue River Services, Inc. seeks a Career Coach to provide career development and employment support to students with disabilities through school-based and community partnerships.

You will help students explore career paths, develop job skills, and pursue meaningful employment outcomes while collaborating with schools, families, and service providers. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and willingness to travel locally.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule.
• Experience working with students or individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of transition services, workforce development, or education systems preferred.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and advocacy skills.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems (e.g., Google Workspace, documentation systems).

Responsibilities

• Career Development & Student Support: Support students in exploring career interests and developing employment goals.
• Career Development & Student Support: Assist with development of internships and work-based learning opportunities.
• Career Development & Student Support: Provide Pre-Employment Transition Services in individual and group settings.
• Career Development & Student Support: Support skill development, self-determination, and workplace readiness.
• Career Development & Student Support: Assist students and families in accessing resources and navigating services.
• School & Community Collaboration: Serve as a primary point of contact within assigned schools.
• School & Community Collaboration: Collaborate with school staff, VR, and community partners.
• School & Community Collaboration: Support transition planning and participate in case conferences and IEP meetings as needed.
• School & Community Collaboration: Maintain strong relationships with students, families, educators, and providers.
• Program Development & Implementation: Assist in implementing Supported Employment and Placement Assistance programs.
• Program Development & Implementation: Help identify and implement job accommodations and workplace supports.
• Program Development & Implementation: Model best practices in career planning, job development, and workplace training.
• Advocacy & Coordination: Act as a liaison between students, families, VR services, and employment providers.
• Advocacy & Coordination: Support informed choice and access to appropriate service providers.
• Advocacy & Coordination: Partner with community organizations to enhance student and family support.
• Data Collection & Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including service records and reports.
• Data Collection & Documentation: Track student progress and outcomes related to employment and transition goals.
• Data Collection & Documentation: Maintain schedules, time tracking, and required documentation systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Flexible scheduling

Stakeholder relationships

Problem solving

Google Workspace

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in human services

Tools

Google Workspace

Documentation systems

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: Career Coach

DEPARTMENT: Employment Services

SUPERVISOR'S TITLE: Director of Employment Services

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

JOB STATUS: Hourly, Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Summary:

Provide career development and employment support services to students with disabilities through school-based and community partnerships. This role focuses on helping students explore career paths, develop job skills, and achieve meaningful employment outcomes while collaborating with schools, families, and service providers.

Key Responsibilities:

Career Development & Student Support

• Support students in exploring career interests and developing employment goals
• Assist with development of internships and work-based learning opportunities
• Provide Pre-Employment Transition Services in individual and group settings
• Support skill development, self-determination, and workplace readiness
• Assist students and families in accessing resources and navigating services

School & Community Collaboration

• Serve as a primary point of contact within assigned schools
• Collaborate with school staff, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), and community partners
• Support transition planning and participate in case conferences and IEP meetings as needed
• Maintain strong relationships with students, families, educators, and providers

Program Development & Implementation

• Assist in implementing Supported Employment and Placement Assistance programs
• Help identify and implement job accommodations and workplace supports
• Model best practices in career planning, job development, and workplace training

Advocacy & Coordination

• Act as a liaison between students, families, VR services, and employment providers
• Support informed choice and access to appropriate service providers
• Partner with community organizations to enhance student and family support

Data Collection & Documentation

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including service records and reports
• Track student progress and outcomes related to employment and transition goals
• Maintain schedules, time tracking, and required documentation systems

Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule
• Experience working with students or individuals with disabilities preferred
• Knowledge of transition services, workforce development, or education systems preferred
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and advocacy skills
• Proficiency with basic computer systems (e.g., Google Workspace, documentation systems)

Physical & Work Requirements:

• Ability to travel locally and within the state as needed
• Ability to work flexible and non-standard hours based on school and student needs
• Frequent movement between school, community, and office settings
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance

Certifications & Training Requirements:

• CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens certification
• Certified Restraint Training
• Core B certification
• Completion of required agency and regulatory trainings (e.g., Human Rights, Safety, Medication Administration)

Additional Information:

For more information, contact Taylor Garrison at 812-738-3198

$350 Sign-on Bonus eligible position.

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Blue River Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

Requirements

Education/Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent required and one-year related experience or Bachelor degree in human services.

Related experience in special education, supported employment, and/or transition service delivery preferred.