TSW Transition Coach

Work Activities:

• Provide basic information about the Transition School to Work program to LEA personnel, students, and parents/guardians.
• Upon receipt of Pre-Employment Transition documentation (parent/guardian or adult student permission form and disability documentation), assist in scheduling and coordinating pre­ employment transition.
• Prepare for and attend student meetings as a member of the LEA TSW.
• Implement chosen curricula selected by the LEA TSW.
• Provide Career Exploration activities in both group and individual.
• Provide one or more of the five identified Pre-ETS services in both individual and group Conduct independent living, hygiene, and/or grooming training in both group and individual settings.
• Monitor attendance and behavior of student(s) to ensure progress toward measurable post-secondary and/or employment.
• Prepare students for Work Based Learning and communicate any reported/observed needs to the Transition Case Manager or Work Based Learning.
• Understand and employ workplace safety procedures and ensure that students follow safety procedures at any worksite.
• Provide and collect student progress on a monthly basis.
• Assist with completing Pre-ETS Individual Service Reports to document recipient services.
• Inform Transition Case Manager if there are any problems.
• Assist with the development and implementation of summer workshops (if applicable).
• Demonstrate creativity in developing methods of teaching job tasks and modifying processes to accommodate the student's barriers to employment or participation in post-secondary schooling.
• Understand and keep current with new technology, community resources, and assistive devices available for individuals with disabilities.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality, a professional demeanor, and represent both Vocational Rehabilitation and the Local Education Agency in a positive manner at all times.
• May be assigned other dues as needed.
• Must pass an acceptable background check.