Part-Time Job Coach: Youth Transition & Skills

Chester County Intermediate Unit; Centereach (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) seeks part-time Job Coaches for the Discover Program to support students with disabilities during school-to-work transitions. Coaches accompany students to community partners, teaching soft skills and employment readiness in real-life settings.

Hours are during the school day, up to 26.25 hours per week, with potential summer work. Driving may be required; MVR and background clearances are needed. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with secondary students preferred.
• Experience with autism/special needs population strongly preferred.
• Experience with data collection for special education strongly preferred.
• Willingness to work in several areas of Chester County.
• Current MVR check required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Accompany students one-on-one or in small groups to community business partners to teach soft skills and employment readiness.
• Identify students' interests and strengths and help develop work behaviors, problem solving, social skills, teamwork and independence.
• Collect data on 25 attributes for use in IEP planning and goal setting.

Skills

Data collection

Autism support

Secondary students

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) seeks part-time Job Coaches for the Discover Program to support students with disabilities during school-to-work transitions. Coaches accompany students to community partners, teaching soft skills and employment readiness in real-life settings.

Hours are during the school day, up to 26.25 hours per week, with potential summer work. Driving may be required; MVR and background clearances are needed. Equal Opportunity Employer.