Job Coach - Transition

Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12•Hanover, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is pivotal in supporting students with diverse learning needs within the community as they transition from the educational setting to the workforce and independent or supported living as an adult. The primary responsibility is to facilitate the learning of specific job skills, employability skills, work ethic, social awareness, independent living skills, community participation and community mobility with transition-age students. To provide guidance, training, and support to students with disabilities, empowering them to develop essential vocational and life skills and successfully integrate into the professional, community and home living settings. The focus of this support service is to empower students to gain and maintain independence as they transition to adult life.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
A minimum of two years experience supporting school-aged students in building skills towards independence
Demonstrates competency in interpersonal relationships with adults and students
Knowledge of vocational training programs, job placement strategies, and accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Familiarity with social service agencies that support post-secondary needs, such as the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation & MH-IDD.
Ability to recognize and document the employability skills of students and provide appropriate job matches
Knowledge of and competency using basic computer programs such as Google and Microsoft Suites

Responsibilities

Facilitate the learning of specific job skills, employability skills, work ethic, social awareness, independent living skills, community participation and community mobility with transition-age students.
Provide guidance, training, and support to students with disabilities, empowering them to develop essential vocational and life skills and successfully integrate into the professional, community and home living settings.
Empower students to gain and maintain independence as they transition to adult life.

Benefits

Medical insurance available for a nominal premium
Free dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents
Free vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
$30,000 life insurance policy at no cost
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential support and three counseling sessions per person, per year
Sick days
Personal days
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage
Participation in the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS)
Exclusive access to the Lincoln Health and Wellness Center for employees and covered family members (age 2+) with no copays or deductibles for services provided at the center for those enrolled in the LIU medical plan
LIU employment may qualify you for federal Student Loan Forgiveness Programs