Transition Coach - Greenville Area Office

State of South Carolina; Greenville (SC); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Résumé du poste

South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is hiring to support transition students through Pre-Employment Transition Services and work-based learning experiences. You will collaborate with counselors and employers to create job shadowing, internships, and supported employment opportunities, while coaching students for successful transitions.

This role focuses on direct job placement, ongoing support, and thorough progress documentation, with a commitment to equal employment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Vocational Evaluation, Rehabilitation Counseling, Technical or Adult Education, or Psychology and two years of rehabilitation or related experience.
• A high school diploma and related experience may substitute for the required bachelor's degree.
• Master's degree in Vocational Evaluation, Rehabilitation Counseling, Technical or Adult Education, or Psychology is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Collaborating with counselors to assist with Pre-Employment Transition Services for transition students.
• Coordinating with the Business Development Specialist to secure work-based learning experiences and job shadowing opportunities.
• Coaching and monitoring students participating in JRT services during the summer.
• Preparing consumers to conduct effective job searches with instruction and employment resources.
• Providing direct job placement and follow-up for student consumers needing assistance.
• Supporting students needing supported employment services with coaching, job matching, and on-the-job training.
• Providing ongoing support during job transitions and documenting progress.
• Providing job coaching for Trial Work Experiences.

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Vocational Evaluation, Rehabilitation Counseling, Technical or Adult Education, or Psychology

High school diploma with related experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Vocational Evaluation, Rehabilitation Counseling, Technical or Adult Education, or Psychology

Description du poste

Job Responsibilities

Join South Carolina state government where you can have a meaningful career, incomparable benefits, and a positive work-life balance!

In This Position You Will Be Responsible For

• Collaborating with the counselors to assist with Pre-Employment Transition Services specifically geared toward preparing transition students for work experiences.
• Coordinating with the Business Development Specialist (BDS) to make new and existing employer contacts to secure work-based learning experiences, to include job shadowing, job tryout, internship, summer employment, school-based work experiences and other community-based evaluation opportunities for transition students.
• Assisting in coaching and monitoring students participating in JRT services during the summer.
• Preparing consumers to have an effective job search by providing instruction, personal and peer support, networking opportunities, and provision of employment resources.
• Providing direct job placement and follow-up for all student consumers who require assistance.
• Supporting students identified as requiring supported employment services by providing job coaching support services and supported employment services such as job matching, job analysis, intensive on-the-job training, social skills training, identification of natural supports, and follow up services including assisting in the identification of an extended service provider.
• Providing on-going support during the transition of student's initial job adjustment and monitor progress regarding work performance and document consumer's adjustment.
• Providing job coaching for applicants participating in Trial Work Experiences (TWE).

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Vocational Evaluation, Rehabilitation Counseling, Technical or Adult Education, or Psychology, and two years of rehabilitation or related experience.
• A high school diploma and related experience may substitute for the required bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Vocational Evaluation, Rehabilitation Counseling, Technical or Adult Education, or Psychology.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Exceptional benefits package for FTE positions includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.