Transition Coach: Guide Students to Work Experience

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long term disability

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Flexible work schedules

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

State retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is hiring to support transition students with Pre-Employment Transition Services and job placement guidance. This role involves coordinating with counselors and local employers to create work-based learning opportunities and provide coaching for summer programs.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in related fields and two years of rehabilitation experience; higher degrees are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Vocational Evaluation, Rehabilitation Counseling, Technical or Adult Education, or Psychology required with two years of rehabilitation or related experience.
• Master's degree in Vocational Evaluation, Rehabilitation Counseling, Technical or Adult Education, or Psychology preferred.
• High school diploma with related experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree; transcripts will be required to verify college degree.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with counselors to assist with Pre-Employment Transition Services for transition students.
• Coordinate with the Business Development Specialist to establish employer contacts and secure work-based learning experiences.
• Assist in coaching and monitoring students in JRT services during the summer.
• Prepare consumers to conduct effective job searches with instruction, support, and employment resources.
• Provide direct job placement and follow-up for student consumers needing assistance.
• Support students requiring supported employment services with job coaching, job matching, and on-the-job training.

Education

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

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

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

Job description

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is hiring to support transition students with Pre-Employment Transition Services and job placement guidance. This role involves coordinating with counselors and local employers to create work-based learning opportunities and provide coaching for summer programs.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in related fields and two years of rehabilitation experience; higher degrees are preferred.