Job Coach
About The Position
Looking to make a difference in an innovative and dynamic non-profit agency? UCP of Central Florida unlocks the potential of thousands of children each year at our campuses, pediatric therapy clinics and parent support programs. Job Summary: The essential function of the position is to coach and train students with disabilities in necessary work and life skills. The position is responsible for providing successful learning experiences for assigned students appropriate to age, grade level and individual capacity; maintaining accurate work records, and performing related tasks as assigned
Requirements
- Associates Degree or equivalent college credits OR Parapro Certification (464 score)
- 1 Years’ experience working in exceptional student education classroom.
- Valid Florida Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer experience supporting students as a job coach.
- Demonstrated track record of working with classroom teachers to ensure student progress and success.
Responsibilities
- Assists in preparing students for joining the work force after graduation.
- Plans and provides work simulation activities and tasks as appropriate.
- Assists the Transition Coordinator in identifying and securing jobs for students in the community.
- Develops work schedules for students in cooperation with Transition Coordinator.
- Instructs, supervises, and evaluates the performance of students at job sites in the school(s) and community.
- Visits sites weekly to speak to supervisors and evaluate progress.
- Transport’s students to and from job sites, as needed, in a UCP vehicle.
- Establishes a positive cooperative working relationship with work site employers and supervisors.
- Participates in helping students plan transitions from school to work.
- Maintains records of work accomplished, hours worked and student performance, ensuring student confidentiality.
- Collects data and provides documentation for services.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- health insurance (free option after the first year)
- dental insurance options
- free life insurance
- paid time off
- discounted on-site childcare
- 403B/Retirement match
- short & long term disability
- support in continuing your education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
