Part-Time Workforce Development Coach for Youth with Disabilities

Jobs for Ohio's Graduates; Kentucky; Sur place; USD 15 000 - 21 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG) seeks a compassionate Part-Time Workforce Development Specialist to support young adults with disabilities as they pursue meaningful employment. The role includes coaching, resume help, interview prep, and direct collaboration with OOD and partner sites in Summit County, Ohio.

The successful candidate will maintain documentation, communicate with families and schools, and help participants build independence while gradually reducing support as skills grow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Availability to work up to 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Flexibility to work a variable schedule based on participant needs.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to assigned locations.
• Ability to successfully complete all required background checks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and appropriate professional boundaries.

Responsabilités

• Provide individualized coaching, mentoring, and workplace-readiness instruction.
• Help participants strengthen communication, self-advocacy, employment, and job-retention skills.
• Assist with resumes, job applications, interview preparation, employer communication, and follow-up.
• Support participants in understanding workplace expectations and job responsibilities.
• Encourage independence by gradually reducing support as participants develop their skills.
• Communicate regularly with participants, employers, families, schools, OOD counselors, community partners, and JOG team members.
• Help identify and address barriers, attendance concerns, workplace challenges, and other issues affecting participant success.
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes, participant records, service reports, and other required documentation.
• Track skill development, services provided, worksite progress, job-search activities, and employment outcomes.
• Follow all JOG and OOD program guidelines, documentation standards, and reporting requirements.
• Help maintain safe, inclusive, and supportive environments at schools, worksites, JOG offices, and community locations.

Connaissances

Communication

Organization

Time management

Reliability

Attention to detail

Formation

High school diploma

College coursework or degree in human services/education/ workforce development/social work/rehabilitation

Description du poste

Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG) seeks a compassionate Part-Time Workforce Development Specialist to support young adults with disabilities as they pursue meaningful employment. The role includes coaching, resume help, interview prep, and direct collaboration with OOD and partner sites in Summit County, Ohio.

The successful candidate will maintain documentation, communicate with families and schools, and help participants build independence while gradually reducing support as skills grow.