High School Life Skills Support Specialist

BCRC, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Eleven Paid Holidays

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

403 (b) Tax Deferred Retirement Saving

Job summary

BCRC, Inc. is seeking a Life Skill / Job Coach Support Specialist for High School Students to help youths with disabilities transition from school to work. You will provide hands-on job training, classroom-style instruction, and safety supervision at local worksites such as stores, restaurants, hotels, and more.

This part-time role runs 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. four days a week, with an option for year-round service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or 30 college credits required.
• Must have a driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle.
• Background check completion is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach life skills and classroom/community lessons.
• Provide hands-on job coaching at community worksites.
• Document progress toward IEP goals with clear notes.
• Safely transport students to worksites and back.
• Monitor work quality and productivity at sites.
• Maintain professional relations with worksite managers.

Skills

Life Skills Instruction

Job Coaching

Documentation

Transportation Coordination

Quality Control

Community Relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

30 College Credits

Job description

Life Skill / Job Coach Support Specialist for High School Students

The Transition Job Coach helps high school students with disabilities successfully transition from school to adult employment and independence. You will provide hands-on job training, behavioral coaching, classroom style instruction and safety supervision at volunteer and community worksites such as local retail stores, restaurants, hotels and much more.

Visit https://bcrcinc.net/school-to-work-transition-program/ to watch a video overview of BCRC's Youth Services program.

Employment Option:

• Part-Time employees have the option to work a typical 10-month school year with summers off and then start back when school year starts up. Or they can work year-round working for our extended school year program and by supporting other departments until new school year begins.
  

Status:

• Part-Time, 4-week days, daylight, 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  

Wage:

$18.40 / Hourly Wage

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Employee Wellness Program after one year
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (b) Tax Deferred Retirement Savings Plan

Key Responsibilities

• Life Skills Instruction: Teach classroom and community-based lessons on topics such as self-advocacy, budgeting, and navigating public transportation.
• Hands-on Job Coaching: Teach students proper work habits, business etiquette, and the physical tasks needed to do their jobs. This occurs daily in the community through volunteer activities, job shadows, and paid work activities.
• Progress Documentation and Goal Tracking: Implement and record progress on students' Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and behavioral support plans by writing clear and professional case notes.
• Student Transportation: Safely drive students to and from various community worksites using your personal vehicle or company vans. Mileage reimbursement is provided when using personal vehicle.
• Quality & Production Control: When at a worksite will monitor the students' work output to ensure it meets the quality standards and production quotas of the hiring business.
• Community Relations: Maintain a professional relationship with business managers at worksites while maintaining student confidentiality.

Job Requirements

• Education & Experience: Minimum requirement is a high school diploma (or GED) plus 1 year of experience in general industry, manufacturing, or rehabilitation or 30 completed college credits from an accredited institution.
• Transportation: A valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and daily access to a reliable personal vehicle.
• Clearances: Must pass a mandatory criminal background check.

BCRC is an equal opportunity employer.