Pre-ETS Job Coach - Part Time

RISE Services

16d • $21

About The Position

The Pre-ETS Coach provides individualized Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to students with disabilities, ages 14–21, to support their exploration of careers, post-secondary options, and readiness for future employment. Services are short-term and introductory in nature and focus on helping students build awareness, skills, and confidence related to employment and post-secondary education. The Coach works collaboratively with students, families, schools, vocational rehabilitation counselors, and community partners to deliver student-centered supports.

Requirements

• Experience working with youth and/or young adults with disabilities.
• Knowledge of transition services, career development, education, or workforce preparation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in community-based environments.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to service locations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, or a related field (but not mandatory)
• Experience with Pre-ETS, transition programming, or vocational rehabilitation services.
• Familiarity with DARS (VA) and/or DORS (MD) systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized Pre-Employment Transition Services to eligible students in accordance with program guidelines.
• Support students in exploring interests, strengths, career options, and future goals.
• Assist students in developing skills related to self-advocacy, communication, professionalism, and independence.
• Promote awareness of post-secondary education, training, and career pathway options available after high school.
• Support development of foundational workplace readiness skills and positive work behaviors.
• Facilitate individualized career-related activities aligned with each student’s needs and goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with RISE Services and vocational rehabilitation requirements.
• Communicate and collaborate with DARS (Virginia) or DORS (Maryland) counselors, school staff, families, and internal team members.
• Participate in required meetings, training, supervision, and quality assurance activities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• PTO accrual and Holiday accrual
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Care Option
• Employee Assistance Program (also available to PT employees)
• Employee Tenure Bonuses (also available to PT employees)
• Mileage Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees