DSP for High School Students
About The Position
The Transition Job Coach helps high school students with disabilities transition from school to adult employment and independence. The role provides hands-on job training, behavioral coaching, classroom-style instruction, and safety supervision at volunteer and community worksites, including local retail stores, restaurants, and hotels. Worksite activities include volunteer activities, job shadows, and paid work activities. The position is part-time, four weekdays, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Employees may work a typical 10-month school year with summers off, or work year-round by supporting the extended school year program and other departments until the next school year begins. The hourly wage is $18.40.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Clean driving record.
- Daily access to a reliable personal vehicle.
- Must pass a mandatory criminal background check.
Responsibilities
- Teach classroom and community-based life skills lessons on topics such as self-advocacy, budgeting, and navigating public transportation.
- Coach students on proper work habits, business etiquette, and the physical tasks needed to perform their jobs.
- Provide job coaching through daily community activities, including volunteer activities, job shadows, and paid work activities.
- Monitor students’ work output at worksites to ensure it meets the hiring business’s quality standards and production quotas.
- Provide behavioral coaching, classroom-style instruction, and safety supervision at volunteer and community worksites.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Eleven paid holidays.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Employee Wellness Program after one year.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 403(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
