Job Coach

Perkins School for the Blind; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Wellness programs

HRA

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life & LTD Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement day one

Paid Time Off

Employee recognition programs

EAP & legal services

Referral bonuses

Pre-tax MBTA passes

Job summary

Perkins School for the Blind seeks a Job Coach to support students across on‑campus and community work sites. Strong written and verbal communication is essential to collaborating with educational teams and site supervisors.

The role requires driving students to placements and documenting progress to inform decision making. Experience with visually impaired or Deafblind individuals is a plus, and a high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Two years’ experience working with people with disabilities.
• Experience with visually impaired or Deafblind individuals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Working with students to identify, develop, and refine job skills.
• Assessing work environments and developing strategies for independence.
• Helping students understand job descriptions and workplace culture.
• Providing on‑the‑job training to build site‑specific and foundation skills.
• Documenting student performance and reporting to the team.
• Communicating with site supervisors and vocational staff.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Problem solving

Data collection

Disabilities awareness

Driving

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world. An international NGO, we are committed to delivering best-in-class education to children, providing immersive training and support to professionals and families, advocating for inclusion, and accelerating innovation for people with disabilities. At Perkins, we think courageously, act collaboratively, and we own our work. Join a supportive community committed to growth where your work makes a difference.

The Job Coach will support students in a variety of integrated work experience sites, both on campus and in the community. The candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills and a willingness to support students in a variety of workplace settings. There will be an element of writing and record keeping required to fully support team decisions based on growth and areas of need.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations include the following:

• Working with students to identify, develop, and refine skills needed to be successful on the job
• Assessing work environments and job tasks and working with a student’s educational team to problem solve and develop strategies for maximum independence
• Helping students learn about job descriptions, workplace culture, and worker responsibilities particular to their placement
• Providing students on the job training that will help them develop and maintain the skills necessary to achieve site specific goals and objectives as well as the foundation skills necessary for job placement
• Helping students develop an understanding of themselves in relation to the world of work by helping to identify likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses
• Reporting on and documenting student performance at the worksite and collaborating with educational teams to problem solve and strategize solutions for optimal outcomes
• Completing data sheets on IEP Objectives and working with the vocational team to identify need areas for future goals and objectives
• Communicating regularly with site supervisors and collaborating with the Vocational Case Managers
• Following and implementing all student specific communication, behavioral, and medical protocols at on and off campus work settings

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of the full scope of work experiences including student’s needs, site expectations, and individual program goals.
• Experience with data collection
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Knowledge of the unique needs and accommodations for students who are visually impaired, deafblind and/or with multiple disabilities.
• Have a clean driving record. (this position requires driving students to and from work placements)

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma
• Two Years’ experience working with people with disabilities. Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience with individuals with visual impairment or Deafblindness.

Physical Demands

Normal for a school office environment

Work Environment

Work environments are varied and the ideal candidate will have an ability to adapt to the work environment and work cultures.

The following shared salary range is what Perkins reasonably expects, in good faith, to pay for the position. The applicable range could differ based on experience and qualification.

$17.68-$28.18

Perkins offers a comprehensive benefits package for part time and full time employees, including:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Wellness programs available.
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Plan with employer match
Education Benefits: Tuition reimbursement day one
Paid Time Off
Extras: Employee Recognition Programs, EAP, legal services, referral bonuses, credit union access, pre-tax MBTA passes and more!

Perkins is a mission-driven community that supports your well-being at work and beyond. We are located in the heart of Watertown, adjacent to the Charles River and less than 1 mile from food & entertainment at Arsenal Yards.

Perkins is an equal opportunity employer. View the Perkins Notice of non-discrimination.