Career Coach & Transition Facilitator

West Bay Collaborative; Warwick (RI); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

West Bay Collaborative in Warwick, RI seeks a dedicated Job Coach/Transition Facilitator to empower students and adults with disabilities to learn and perform job tasks. You will provide one-on-one training, develop plans with the team, and support clients in training sessions and job sites.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, with experience in employment and career planning. The role requires collaboration with the Vocational and Transition Services team to achieve

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Experience supporting adolescents and adults with disabilities to improve job skills and achieve career goals.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Must be available to work school and non-school hours.
• Safe driving record and willingness to transport students and clients in agency vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Review referral information and authorizations for pre-planning information.
• Analyze job tasks and work environments to plan appropriate training, supervision and support services for clients placed in assessment or work development activities.
• Coordinate community assessment placements with school, family, and business partners.
• Provide training and instruction that will enable clients to learn job tasks and integrate naturally into the business work routine.
• Observe and record client performance and work behaviors and complete required assessment reports.
• Liaison with business personnel regarding support needs of clients placed; client’s work performance; and building natural supports.
• Develop and maintain relationships with business partners.
• Maintain ongoing communication with Vocational Services Coordinator regarding client evaluation and/or training process and progress.
• Maintain ongoing communication with ORS Counselor, school personnel and family regarding progress of student/client.
• Work with other Project staff in meeting the overall goals of the Project.
• Submit all required reports in a timely manner.
• Other tasks as assigned by Administrator, Supervisor or Designee Supervisor

Skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Driving (valid license)

Education

Associate degree

Job description

West Bay Collaborative in Warwick, RI seeks a dedicated Job Coach/Transition Facilitator to empower students and adults with disabilities to learn and perform job tasks. You will provide one-on-one training, develop plans with the team, and support clients in training sessions and job sites.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, with experience in employment and career planning. The role requires collaboration with the Vocational and Transition Services team to achieve