Trailblazer Program Job Coach

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE seeks a Trailblazers Program Job Coach to assist with UCEDD projects, provide job coaching, and deliver administrative support for transition-based programming. The role emphasizes helping 18-26 year-olds strengthen strengths and improve working skills in a workplace learning setting.

You will work with students to enhance social and employment skills, and support may include collaboration with families and disability advocacy communities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
• 1 year of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with UCEDD projects and job coaching.
• Provide administrative support for transition-based programming.
• Support 18-26 year-olds to enhance strengths and employment skills in a workplace learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Real-time feedback

Disability experience

Oral and written communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

OneNote

OneDrive

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: Staff_14910

Department

Department MMI UCEDD 50000702

Business Unit

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Hours May Vary; Some evenings and weekends

Remote/Telecommuting

Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity

Position Summary

Assisting with UCEDD projects, job coaching, and administrative support for transition-based programming. Emphasis is placed upon job coaching and helping individuals ages 18-26 enhance their strengths and improve their working skills. The Trailblazers Program Job Coach works with students in a work-place learning environment to improve their social skills and employment skills.

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education: Associate's degree or equivalent

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

(Will consider three years related education/experience)

Required Experience: 1 year

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

(Will consider three years related education/experience)

Required License: No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications: Microsoft Teams, OneNote, OneDrive

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong verbal and communication skills; ability to provide feedback to students in the moment; ability to work with individuals with disabilities and their families; excellent communication skills (oral and written); ability to work with the disability advocacy community.

Preferred Education:

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Preferred Experience:

Previous job coaching

Preferred License:

Preferred License: Yes

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

APSE Certification

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a high school education or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you do have experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, please elaborate (if No, indicate NA).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you proficient in Microsoft Teams, OneNote and OneDrive?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No

Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or [e-mail] to request an accommodation.