Special Education Job Coach

Lifesteps Inc; Evans City, Zelienople (PA, Butler County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Part-time hours (20/wk)

Job summary

Lifesteps Employment Services division is hiring a Part-Time Job Coach to assist young adults who have special needs find employment and support them on the job site. This position is based in Evans City, PA, with potential travel to Zelienople and surrounding areas.

The Job Coach supports individuals with disabilities at the worksite, providing instruction, guidance, and progress monitoring to ensure a successful fit for both the worker and the employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to multi-task, work in a team, and communicate clearly with diverse audiences.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and vehicle to travel between locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals through the employment process, including resumes, applications, and interviews.
• Teach individuals independent job skills using task analysis and supports.
• Work with individuals at their job to analyze tasks and break them into manageable steps.
• Identify and help solve problems before they become a crisis for the individual, employer, or coworkers.
• Provide ongoing updates to the employer, family, staff, and management.
• Ensure required documentation is completed accurately and timely.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/G.E.D.

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Job description

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Special Education Job Coach

Part-time Regular Evans City, PA, Zelienople, PA, US

Lifesteps Employment Services division is hiring a Part-Time Job Coach to assist young adults who have special needs find employment and support them on the job site.

Lifesteps is a non-profit human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for over 100 years by "helping individuals and families with life's changing needs". The Agency provides programs and services to help those with special needs live to their fullest potential. If you have a passion for helping others and serving the community, this is the right opportunity for you.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Special Education Job Coach role provides support to workers with disabilities in obtaining employment, and once employed, supports them directly at their worksite.

The Job Coach (also known as Employment Specialist or Supported Employment Job Coach) provides instruction and guidance to the individual at the work location, in coordination with the requirements of the position, as well as monitors their progress to ensure a successful fit for them and the employer.

Specific job duties may include:

• Support individuals through the employment process, including developing a resume, applying to jobs, and interviewing with potential employers
• Teach individuals independent job skills and requirements utilizing job task analysis and job specific supports, including assistive technology and personal assistance
• Work with individuals at their job to assist with analyzing tasks, breaking tasks down into manageable components, and completing their assignments
• Identify and help solve problems before they become a crisis for the individual, employer, or coworkers
• Work independently in the community
• Partner and interact with employers to development and maintain working relationship in a professional manner
• Provide ongoing updates to the employer, family, staff, and management
• Ensure required documentation is completed accurately and timely

This is a part-time position, Monday through Friday with day hours (up to 20 hours per week). Applicants may be asked to work evening and/or weekend hours, as needed, to meet the needs of the worker(s) in their caseload.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High school diploma/G.E.D.
• Ability to multi-task, work in a team environment, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills able to communicate information to a diverse audience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and vehicle to travel independently between locations

Preferred:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Special Education, Transition Programming, Transition Specialist, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Counseling, or related Human Services field.
• One-year experience working with individuals with disabilities. Helpful experience includes Direct Care Staff, DSP, Residential Living Associate, Day Program Assistant, Employment Specialist, or similar.
• Previous Job Coaching experience helpful

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Lifesteps is an Equal opportunity Employer!

Drug-free Workplace

• Online: www.lifesteps.net
• Call: 724-283-1010

Part-Time: between the hours of 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday