Career Coach

Department: Pre-ETS                                                                         FLSA Classification:  Non-Exempt

Reports To: Manager and Director of Community Employment    Approved Mgmt  – 2021.03 CE-03

Summary/Objective

The Career Coach is responsible for following the guidelines of Pre-ETS. Help support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach their individual goals by teaching skills in a nurturing environment so they can have full access to their community. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing personal assistance in Workplace Readiness, Self-Advocacy, Job Exploration, Counseling of Post-Secondary Education, and Work-Based learning in community employment settings. The ability to lead, engage, and support students to have better employment outcomes. Experiences working with individuals with disabilities is helpful, but not required. 

Essential Functions/Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

1. Follow the rules and guidelines of the Pre-ETS Contract and respective school districts in which you are working
2. Document all student-based activities accurately within 36 hours
3. Adhere to the scheduling and hour requirement established in the Process Document
4. Provide opportunities for students to develop skills that will help them reach their individual goal for employment
5. Implement creativity to respond to the unique job goals of each student
6. Establish a strong partnership with local businesses for job shadowing/internship experiences for your students 
7. Provide transportation to the students to attend job shadows, meetings, and college visits
8. Be a strong resource and advocate for the students, families, and teachers for transition
9. Attend IEP meetings when attendance is requested
10. Foster and maintain strong  ties with local business, volunteer programs, our families,  the school districts, and the State Pre-ETS Program 
11. Defuse complication with students and employers 
12. Communicate with the NHR Community Employment Management team monthly for updates in the program/schools
13. Be a leader at NHR: uphold the mission/vision/goals of the agency; represent the agency well

Competencies 

1. Demonstrated ability to compassionately, competently, and professionally work with people, businesses, and the community
2. Ability to work flexible hours
3. Skillful in using Microsoft Office; preferred Google Drive experience
4. Strong communication skills
5. Strong multitasking skills
6. Problem-solving 
7. Creativity
8. Strong desire to make a difference in our community  

Supervisory Responsibility 

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment 

Works in a high school setting

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

This position is occasionally performed in inside weather conditions

The worksite depends on where your client’s job shadow

Working in a school setting

Physical Demands

This position can require a Career Coach to be on their feet from 4 to 8hours.

There can be lite bending and lifting 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

As this is a part-time position: Days and hours worked are typically scheduled within the Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. time frame.   Work schedule will be determined with your manager.

 Travel

Travel is required if necessary, this is a reimbursable activity if you drive your own car. Company car available upon request.

Required Education and Experience 

1. High school diploma required; 4 years higher education preferred
2. Must possess or be able to complete the requirement for First Aid/CPR certification

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

1. Valid Driver’s License
2. Eighteen (18) Years of Age or Older

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Employee signature below constitutes the employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.  This is not a contract of employment. 

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