Career Consultant/Job Coaching - Suffolk & Nassau County
About The Position
Career and Employment Options, Inc. provides transition services to school districts and ACCES-VR services to special-needs students and adults. The Career Consultant/Job Coach instructs students in job readiness, career planning, job coaching, community access, travel training, and other transition-related services. The position involves working with students at community job sites and high schools and requires travel. It is fee for service and can involve approximately 25–30 hours per week. Pay is $21.00–$36.00 per hour, based on experience and certifications. Work remotely: No. Professional business attire is required, and COVID-19 vaccination is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Vocational or job-coaching experience.
- Willingness to travel and work with students at community job sites and high schools.
- Professional business attire.
- COVID-19 vaccination.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s-level education, based on experience.
- Certification or qualifications as a special education teacher, school counselor, MSW, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, or MBA.
Responsibilities
- Develop community-based internships and provide direct job coaching and task analysis of internship work assignments.
- Help students and clients perform effectively at community worksites using self-direction and other CEO instructional formats.
- Work with students’ and clients’ families to support their active participation in the employment process.
- Provide information and goal activities for CSE or ACCES/VR planning meetings.
- Assist students with transitioning beyond high school, including using appropriate interest inventories and skill assessments.
- Provide a positive environment and effective counseling to help students and clients achieve career and community goals, in person and/or remotely.
- Assist with transition and notification for graduating seniors and connect them with ACCES, NYSCB, OPWDD, or OMH.
- Attend professional development trainings concerning regulatory issues and changes in job-related processes.
- Provide job development for internships, job placement, World of Work Tours, and/or mentor programs.
Benefits
- Flexible spending account for childcare.
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Referral program.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Simple IRA.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
