Job Coach

Broward County Public Schools•Pompano Beach, FL

60d•Onsite

About The Position

The Job Coach provides on-the-job assistance to students to ensure their assigned jobs are completed to the employer's satisfaction. The role involves coaching students to ensure their continued success in their positions and facilitating long-term employment.

Requirements

Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
Three (3) years of progressively more responsible successful work experience where the individual has had to learn a variety of job procedures.
Computer skills as required for the position.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a thorough knowledge of jobs by performing all tasks required of students at job sites.
Provide on-site assistance to students by demonstrating work skills and helping them complete tasks.
Maintain ongoing contact with student's on-the-job supervisor to ensure successful performance.
Collect and record performance data for each student.
Provide input to the on-the-job training (ojt) teacher regarding student performance.
Monitor student attendance and punctuality.
Implement behavior management procedures as prescribed by school staff.
Assist students in learning strategies for obtaining transportation to and from the work site.
Work the same schedule as the student, including holidays, weekends, and nights, as necessary for student success.
Communicate with employers, fellow employees, parents, teachers, and agency personnel to facilitate long-term employment.
Perform and promote all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies.
Participate successfully in training programs to increase skill and proficiency.
Review current developments, literature, and technical sources related to job responsibilities.
Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
Follow federal and state laws, as well as school board policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the school principal or district administrator.