Transitions Job Coach

Position: Transition Coach, PreETS
Location: Alamance County
Supervised by: Director, Transitions 4 Success
Positions Supervised: None
Minimum Qualifications : AA or BA preferred. Experience working in a public school environment preferred. Experience working in a public school environment is preferred. Individual must be highly motivated and able to work without direct on sight supervision. Excellent computer skills with a strong background in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Apps, and SharePoint. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Minimum three years related experience required; experience with students/adults with developmental disabilities preferred. Must have clear background check & driving record.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
•Work with students, teachers, school teams and caregivers to identify transition planning needs, develop individual transition.
• Work with school staff and network with local businesses to develop community-based training and school and work-based learning opportunities based on student’s identified interests and needs for job exploration.
• Assist students in completing career portfolios.
• Conduct vocational and transition related assessments for students
• Assist students in exploring learning and career research and identify necessary training and/or education required
• Assist students in securing employment, as appropriate.
• Ensuring records of clients are accurate, current and complete in company databases
• Assist students in the identification of local colleges and post-high school programs that have strong systems of support for students with disabilities or who may be at risk
• Provide classroom and individualized activities related to job exploration; job club; transitions after high school; job readiness, socialization, safety, travel training, self-help skills, functional academics, self-advocacy and interview skills.
• Assist families and students in identifying and accessing transition services.
• Support students in exploring postsecondary training options.
• Provide coaching for students placed in community employment.
• Lead job related classes including self-advocacy/self-determination.
• Assist in the development of goals; maintain documentation of goals, strategies, and progress for all students.
• Utilize effective job coaching techniques including task analysis, prompts, and fading.
• Provide follow-up and support services as needed.
• Act as positive role model at all times.
• Assist in arrangements of transportation for students through the local school systems.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Manage crisis situations.
• Participate in program evaluation and revise program as required.
• Assist with the implementation of transition plans, which result from the IEP meetings.
• Participate in or conduct meetings with parents regarding transition or employment
• Assure all regulations are met.
• Represent the transition project to the public as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Able to work standing for an 8 hour shift.
• Able to sit for up to an 8 hour shift.
• Able to work under varying climatic conditions, indoors or outdoors, in cold or heat.