Job Coach

Perkins School for the Blind•Watertown, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world. An international NGO, we are committed to delivering best-in-class education to children, providing immersive training and support to professionals and families, advocating for inclusion, and accelerating innovation for people with disabilities. At Perkins, we think courageously, act collaboratively, and we own our work. Join a supportive community committed to growth where your work makes a difference. The Job Coach will support students in a variety of integrated work experience sites, both on campus and in the community. The candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills and a willingness to support students in a variety of workplace settings. There will be an element of writing and record keeping required to fully support team decisions based on growth and areas of need.

Requirements

Strong oral and written communication skills
Understanding of the full scope of work experiences including student’s needs, site expectations, and individual program goals.
Experience with data collection
Excellent problem solving skills
Knowledge of the unique needs and accommodations for students who are visually impaired, deafblind and/or with multiple disabilities.
Have a clean driving record. (this position requires driving students to and from work placements)
High School Diploma
Two Years’ experience working with people with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience with individuals with visual impairment or Deafblindness.

Responsibilities

Working with students to identify, develop, and refine skills needed to be successful on the job
Assessing work environments and job tasks and working with a student’s educational team to problem solve and develop strategies for maximum independence
Helping students learn about job descriptions, workplace culture, and worker responsibilities particular to their placement
Providing students on the job training that will help them develop and maintain the skills necessary to achieve site specific goals and objectives as well as the foundation skills necessary for job placement
Helping students develop an understanding of themselves in relation to the world of work by helping to identify likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses
Reporting on and documenting student performance at the worksite and collaborating with educational teams to problem solve and strategize solutions for optimal outcomes
Completing data sheets on IEP Objectives and working with the vocational team to identify need areas for future goals and objectives
Communicating regularly with site supervisors and collaborating with the Vocational Case Managers
Following and implementing all student specific communication, behavioral, and medical protocols at on and off campus work settings