Project Search Job Coach: Empower Interns to Work

ADEC, Inc.; South Bend, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ADEC, Inc. is hiring an Employment Consultant in South Bend, IN for the Project Search program. This hourly, non-exempt role focuses on coaching, training, development, and placement of student interns, with a strong emphasis on collaboration among schools, employers, and rehabilitation services.

You will assess and develop interns’ employability, write internship details, teach core job skills, and support independence. The role requires onsite work and a commitment to program success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation, Psychology, or related field preferred; one year of related work experience also acceptable.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance.
• Pass background and negative drug test.
• Walking, bending, stooping, climbing stairs, and lifting to assist clients as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide Project Search interns with employment services including coaching, training, development, and placement.
• Assess, develop, and reinforce employability skills of interns, and educate interns regarding work culture and appropriate work behaviors.
• Work with business liaison, department managers, instructor and fellow job coaches to develop internship sites, write job descriptions, task lists, job analysis and plan for necessary modifications for the internships and competitive jobs.
• Teach the essential tasks/duties/core skills of the job to the interns with a goal of encouraging natural supports and helping the intern achieve independence.
• Keep all team members informed of intern progress, concerns, and opportunities that may arise for other rotations or employment opportunities.
• Partner with instructor to identify and recruit potential Project Search interns for the following school year with a minimum expectation of 8 interns being selected and starting the program.
• Responsible for organization and implementation, in collaboration with instructor, for Project Search open houses, special events, and fundraisers.
• Maintain positive and collaborative communication with all stakeholders including: ADEC staff, consumers and their supports, community partners, employers, and Vocational Rehabilitation.
• Demonstrate knowledge or ability to learn about services, resources, and regulations related to achieving employment outcomes to include Social Security, Medicaid, and other related plans as appropriate.
• Responsible for productivity measures which include; identifying and recruiting potential Project Search interns for following year, submitting documentation required for milestone billing in appropriate timeframe, demonstrating the ability to work independently, and balancing PTO/sick time with consumer and staffing needs.
• Ability to work with consumers experiencing a diverse range of abilities.
• Demonstrate ownership and initiative for professional development.
• Maintain accreditation requirements.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation, Psychology, or appropriate alternative

Job description

ADEC, Inc. is hiring an Employment Consultant in South Bend, IN for the Project Search program. This hourly, non-exempt role focuses on coaching, training, development, and placement of student interns, with a strong emphasis on collaboration among schools, employers, and rehabilitation services.

You will assess and develop interns’ employability, write internship details, teach core job skills, and support independence. The role requires onsite work and a commitment to program success.