Career Readiness Coach & Paid-Work Experience Trainer

The Arc of Cape May County; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc of Cape May County is seeking a capable educator/coach to deliver Pre-ETS components and coordinate transition services for students preparing for employment. You will lead group sessions, assess interests, and guide students toward individualized career pathways with hands-on workplace support.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, coordinating benefits counseling, and maintaining strong communication with families, employers, and school staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associates degree in human services, social work, psychology, education, vocational rehabilitation, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with students or individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
• Experience providing employment services, vocational training, job coaching, classroom instruction, or transition services is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver Pre-ETS components: job exploration counseling, workplace readiness, and self-advocacy instruction.
• Lead group instruction during three pre-employment and three post-employment weeks.
• Conduct vocational interests inventories and establish individualized career pathway goals.
• Provide on-site skills training and coaching throughout each student’s 150-hour paid work experience.
• Conduct regular worksite visits to monitor student performance and provide support.
• Accurately document student participation, work hours, progress, and outcomes.
• Coordinate benefits counseling before students begin their paid work experiences.
• Communicate regularly with students, families, employers, school personnel, and other members of the support team.
• Help students develop workplace confidence, independence, communication skills, and professional behaviors.
• Identify and address barriers that may affect a student’s success in the workplace.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Group instruction

Organizational skills

Communication

Documentation

Time management

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Associates degree preferred

Job description

The Arc of Cape May County is seeking a capable educator/coach to deliver Pre-ETS components and coordinate transition services for students preparing for employment. You will lead group sessions, assess interests, and guide students toward individualized career pathways with hands-on workplace support.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, coordinating benefits counseling, and maintaining strong communication with families, employers, and school staff.