Job Coach-Clifford Academy

Our Open • Walpole, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Job Coach supports special education students in work, educational, community, and residential settings at the Walpole, Massachusetts location. The role provides on-site and community-based supervision, job coaching, employment training, life-skills instruction, and behavior support to help students develop skills, safety, access, and independence. The Job Coach works collaboratively with the educational team, the Vocational Coordinator, employers, co-workers, and community members, and may support students individually or in small groups. The schedule may include evening or weekend hours to support student employment.

Requirements

• Experience working with students receiving special education services and a wide range of disabilities, including cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioral deficits.
• Ability to work confidently and effectively.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively to urgent or emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• Retail experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site and community-based support to students in a variety of community settings.
• Directly supervise and monitor students in community and employment training settings to protect their well-being and safety.
• Model appropriate work maturity and professional conduct, and hold students to the same expectations.
• Monitor work performance and provide feedback and prompts as needed.
• Maintain safety in work environments and model positive, professional relationships with students and business owners.
• Help students access community settings and participate in employment training through job coaching.
• Communicate with employers and co-workers to support students’ integration into work environments; familiarize them with students’ needs and model appropriate interactions.
• Provide supports to students in community or residential settings as outlined by the Principal.
• Assist with preparing and inventorying instructional and employment training materials used in community settings.
• Plan and participate in individual and small-group activities in accordance with treatment plans and goals.
• Teach age-appropriate life and social skills through modeling, counseling, and other techniques; participate in activities that enhance growth and development.
• Participate in off-campus recreational and educational activities.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, clean, and organized environment in living, dining, educational, and recreational areas.
• Coordinate care with other staff to ensure adequate student supervision.
• Provide group and individual behavior support and intervention as trained, including appropriate TCI physical restraint when necessary.
• Coordinate medical and emergency situations with the supervisor.
• Communicate closely with the Vocational Coordinator and provide information to teachers about student needs and progress.
• Maintain required information and data collection, which may include attendance, IEP goal data, daily tracking forms, and other educational program forms.
• Assist students with personal care needs in community or employment training settings as necessary, and support travel training.
• Attend and actively participate in program or team meetings as requested.
• Promote student access and independence in community and employment training settings through modeling and monitoring.
• Help students acquire positive social behaviors in community and employment training settings.
• Serve as a source of information and assist substitute teachers assigned in the regular teacher’s absence.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance are available.
• Up to 15 days of time off per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays and 5 sick days.
• Extensive training for new staff.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per fiscal year.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Employer-paid long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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