Part Time Job Coach

Delaware County Intermediate Unit; Morton (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a part-time Job Coach responsible for developing training plans and supporting students with job duties and responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have experience in job coaching, especially with students with disabilities, and possess strong communication skills. This position is part-time, requiring a minimum of 10 hours per week, focusing on fostering a supportive work environment for students.

Qualifications

• Experience in Job Coaching or working with students with disabilities.
• Ability to work some holidays, nights, and weekends.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develop student/client training plans and instruct on job duties.
• Facilitate relationships between coworkers and students.
• Monitor student/client progress and solve job difficulties.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Patience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The job of Job Coach - Part Time was established for the purpose/s of developing student/client training plans and instruct, train, and orient students regarding job duties and responsibilities; appropriate behavior; job skills and safety throughout the community at the job site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Communicates with student/client prior to initial placement for the purpose of explaining job expectations and duties.
• Conduct various job analysis (e.g. skills requires, tasks, job duties and responsibilities) for the purpose of gauging appropriate placements.
• Facilitate relationships between coworkers, employer, employee for the purpose of ensuring positive and supportive communications.
• Monitor progress of student/client (e.g. regular on the job visits, logs of strengths, needs, strategies, performance and productivity) for the purpose of ensuring a successful student and placement.
• Perform work tasks not completed by student/client for the purpose of ensuring completion of the job.
• Report problems and concerns to job coordinator for the purpose of reaching a timely resolution.
• Solve student/client related job difficulties at the job site for the purpose of maintaining ongoing student/client success.
• Teach student/client self-evaluation methods for the purpose of maintaining a successful placement.
• Discuss appropriate grooming with students for the purpose of following established employer dress code.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• A minimum of 10 hours is required per week, not to exceed 24 hours per week.
• If you are an internal candidate, there is a cap of 5 hours per week available.

Minimum requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Training experience in Job Coaching and/or experience with students with disabilities.
• Ability to work some holidays, nights and weekends.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, car insurance, and access to reliable vehicle.

Please note that prior to being offered a position with DCIU all clearances must be on file. If you do not have them, or they are more than 5 years old, they must be obtained through the following websites:

• Child Abuse History Clearance.
• PA Criminal Background Check.
• FBI Background Check information:
  • Click uenroll.identogo.com to schedule an appointment and find a fingerprinting location.
  • The service code to use is: 1KG6S7.