Transition Coach

Hands of Heartland • Omaha, NE

3d • $19

About The Position

At Hands of Heartland, we believe that people with developmental disabilities are people first. We at Hands of Heartland will always place the person before the program — striving daily to embody the message our name states.

Hands of Heartland is looking for a compassionate and caring individual to work with the people we support as a Transition Coach.

What You’ll Do: Under the guidance of a certified Special Education teacher, you will work with one or more school-age students with an IEP to provide targeted academic skills, daily living skills and social/emotional support to reduce or eliminate barriers to independent adult living.  Students may need assistance with self-care and/or mobility.  Coaches will work with students on their IEP goals and do daily data recording on these goals. Coaches will also work with students on daily living skills in the classroom and out in the community. You will assist students in transitioning from school to adult living by providing real life experiences and helping them to be as independent as possible.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old
• Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance
• Dependable transportation
• Must be able to pass all background checks
• Experience not required- we will train you!
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced, team-oriented environment
• Flexible and willing to adapt to change
• Know the value of communication
• Desire to support people and encourage them to reach goals
• Empathy
• Patience
• Understanding
• Compassion
• Adaptable
• Respectful
• Dependable
• Sound Judgement

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with school-age students with an IEP
• Provide targeted academic skills, daily living skills and social/emotional support
• Assist students with self-care and/or mobility
• Work with students on their IEP goals and do daily data recording
• Work with students on daily living skills in the classroom and out in the community
• Assist students in transitioning from school to adult living by providing real life experiences

What This Job Offers

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