Special Education Transition & Employment Specialist (Job Coach)

BCRC; Beaver (Beaver County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Eleven paid holidays

Paid Time Off from start

Retirement Plan

Wellness Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

BCRC is seeking a part-time Job Coach to help adults and high school students with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities build independence through community activities and paid employment opportunities.

The position works 3–4 weekdays with schedules 7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., no nights, weekends, or holidays. Training is provided, and benefits include holidays, PTO, retirement plan, wellness program, and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; some post-secondary education preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass criminal background checks.

Responsibilities

• Support participants in developing life, social, and prevocational skills both on-site and in the community.
• Engage participants in meaningful social and community activities, including volunteering, arts, sports and cultural events, and other community experiences.
• Coach participants through job shadowing while developing job skills, confidence, and workplace success.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Criminal background checks

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent; some post-secondary education preferred

Job description

Job Coach (DSP)

About BCRC:

Make a meaningful difference by helping adults and high school students with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities build independence, develop skills, and achieve success through community activities, volunteer opportunities, and paid employment.

As a part-time Job Coach, you will work 3 to 4 weekdays.

• Schedule: Varies by department: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• No nights
• No weekends
• No holidays
• Youth Services program offers the option of summers off

As a part-time Job Coach your pay and benefits will be:

• $18.40 / hour
• Eleven paid holidays
• Paid Time Off which begins accruing immediately.
• Retirement Plan
• Wellness Program
• Mileage reimbursement
• No experience required. BCRC values and provides paid training for all staff.

In this role, you will:

• Support participants in developing life, social, and prevocational skills both on-site and in the community.
• Engage participants in meaningful social and community activities, including volunteering, arts, sports and cultural events, and other community experiences.
• Coach participants through job shadowing while developing job skills, confidence, and workplace success.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; some post-secondary education preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass criminal background checks.

Learn more about BCRC at www.bcrcinc.net

BCRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.