Career Quest Job Coach at Enid High School

Enid Public Schools•Enid, OK

3d•$12•Onsite

About The Position

The Career Quest Job Coach at Enid High School provides training and support for students, business co-workers, families, and district personnel to ensure success during worksite rotations and/or competitive employment. This role involves facilitating the training and integration of students with disabilities in various work environments, offering individualized support, and fostering effective communication among all stakeholders.

Requirements

High school diploma
Experience with youth and adults with disabilities preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience with youth and adults with disabilities

Responsibilities

Facilitate the training and integration of a student with disabilities in a worksite rotation and/or competitive work environment.
Provide individualized support for students at host business worksite rotations or competitive jobs, including job coaching, building natural supports, identifying job accommodations, and assistive technology.
Communicate effectively with Career Quest Instructor(s), other job coaches, employers, coworkers, family members, and school and agency personnel regarding the student being trained.
Perform specific job analysis, task analysis, and job matching activities.
Carry out steps of the job coaching plan with students and other parties as appropriate.
Work with consumers, employers, families, job placement specialists, agency personnel, affiliate school personnel, and other appropriate parties to problem-solve issues related to training and employment.
Practice positive reinforcement techniques with students, co-workers, and other staff.
Train students in grooming, hygiene, communication, interviewing, and behavior as they relate to successful employment.
Provide travel training to job sites if necessary.
Communicate with Career Quest instructor(s) to make final decisions regarding any issues that may affect student success at a worksite rotation or competitive job site.
Attend training provided by school district personnel to become knowledgeable of strategies and current 'best practices' in the field of supported employment.
Participate in the decision-making process to identify and implement training strategies and/or services with other Career Quest or Enid High School staff and host business staff.
Adhere to and promote standards of the host business and/or competitive work site to promote job productivity and efficiency.
Submit and complete appropriate job coaching paperwork.
Recognize and act on legal responsibilities concerning the safety and welfare of consumers.
Demonstrate daily work assignment responsibilities: be accountable for all hours assigned, be punctual and regular in attendance, and attend appropriate training activities.
Participate in professional growth activities such as conferences, in-services, etc.
Serve as an effective role model.
Utilize sound judgment and decision-making skills.
Use Standard English in oral and written communication.
Work as a productive team member with families, affiliate school, and agency personnel.
Be adaptable in dealing with individual and cultural differences.
Protect the privacy of individuals and the confidentiality of information unless disclosure serves a professional purpose or is required by law.
Avoid actions that could result in conflicts of interest.
Perform other duties as assigned.