Full time

Description

JOB TITLE: Career Coach
DEPARTMENT: Employment Services
SUPERVISOR'S TITLE: Director of Employment Services
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
JOB STATUS: Hourly, Non-Exempt
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Summary:
Provide career development and employment support services to students with disabilities through school-based and community partnerships. This role focuses on helping students explore career paths, develop job skills, and achieve meaningful employment outcomes while collaborating with schools, families, and service providers.

Key Responsibilities:
Career Development & Student Support • Support students in exploring career interests and developing employment goals • Assist with development of internships and work-based learning opportunities • Provide Pre-Employment Transition Services in individual and group settings • Support skill development, self-determination, and workplace readiness • Assist students and families in accessing resources and navigating services




School & Community Collaboration • Serve as a primary point of contact within assigned schools • Collaborate with school staff, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), and community partners • Support transition planning and participate in case conferences and IEP meetings as needed • Maintain strong relationships with students, families, educators, and providers
Program Development & Implementation • Assist in implementing Supported Employment and Placement Assistance programs • Help identify and implement job accommodations and workplace supports • Model best practices in career planning, job development, and workplace training
Advocacy & Coordination • Act as a liaison between students, families, VR services, and employment providers • Support informed choice and access to appropriate service providers • Partner with community organizations to enhance student and family support
Data Collection & Documentation • Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including service recor

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