Job Coach

The Learning Center for the Deaf Inc • Framingham, MA

11h • $20 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Job Coach works as part of a team to support students at their internships. The role assists students with choosing internships, completing applications, practicing interview skills, learning job skills, creating visuals, and traveling to and from internship sites. The Job Coach also collaborates with team members to provide transition events, such as a Career Fair. The position is at Marie Philip School’s Transition department and is in person. American Sign Language is required. This is an 11-month, non-exempt, hourly, full-time position with an hourly pay range of $20.25–$31.25. A $1,500 sign-on bonus and housing resources are available. Benefits options may include health, dental, vision and life insurance, employer-matching 403(b), generous time-off benefits, flexible spending and dependent-care accounts, and more.

Requirements

• A minimum of conversational fluency in American Sign Language is required.
• Regular travel is required.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision.
• A valid driver’s license in good standing is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Job Coach or experience in an employment training program is preferred.
• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in education, human services, or transition is preferred.
• CESP (Certified Employment Support Professional) certification is preferred.
• Native or near-native ASL fluency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create job postings and orientation materials using technology.
• Create visual supports for students and assist them with internship applications.
• Transport students to job sites and support them at the job site.
• Communicate weekly with employers to obtain feedback for written work evaluations and meet with students to review their progress.
• Help students create a portfolio and resume of their work experiences.
• Meet biweekly with the Transition Coordinator and transition department to discuss needs and highlights, and plan and carry out transition events such as a Career Fair.
• Drive students or clients and perform additional driving responsibilities as needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor and/or Program Leader.

Benefits

• $1,500 sign-on bonus.
• Housing resources available.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Benefits options may include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; employer-matching 403(b); generous time-off benefits; flexible spending and dependent-care accounts; and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed