Transition Specialist/Job Coach

The Arc of Madison County•Athens, AL

14h

About The Position

The Transition Specialist/Job Coach instructs Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) classes for students with disabilities, covering topics such as social skills, workplace readiness, self-advocacy, job readiness, and work ethics. The role supports people with intellectual disabilities in becoming active, involved, and valued members of their communities, including through volunteer activities, small-group employment, competitive employment, and extended services for individuals who have obtained and retained community jobs. The position provides individualized training and support at worksites and in community settings; collaborates with participants, employers, families, teachers, agency personnel, and other staff; prepares assessments and required service documentation; and helps ensure compliance with funding-source and CARF requirements. Duties also include travel to schools and worksites, participation in person-centered planning and meetings, assistance with community experiences and personal care as needed, and support with maintaining staffing ratios, premises, and vehicles. The position reports to the Programs Coordinator and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience in a day habilitation or residential program; experience in another social services field may be substituted at the discretion of the Executive Director.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to be flexible with possible weekend shifts.
Self-directed, innovative, and organized, with a strong personal work ethic.
Good communication and listening skills, including the ability to engage and draw out others.
Decision-making and crisis-management skills.
Professional personal presentation and ability to teach or train in a variety of settings.
Ability to travel to assigned schools and worksites and access varying workspaces.
Ability to assist with personal care and lift, carry, or restrain individuals as needed.

Responsibilities

Prepare and instruct Pre-ETS sessions for school students with disabilities, including training in social skills, workplace readiness, self-advocacy, job readiness, and work ethics.
Travel to assigned schools to provide Pre-ETS training and use virtual support services when appropriate.
Prepare accurate and timely documents and assessments to meet funding-source requirements; ensure service billing information is accurate and complete satisfaction surveys.
Collaborate with the Programs Coordinator, QDDP, teachers, and other Transition Specialists to schedule Pre-ETS sessions and develop curriculum.
Attend IEP and/or PCP meetings as needed and participate in person-centered planning with Service Coordination when needed.
Support individuals participating in volunteer work, worksite tours, mock interviews, community activities, and paid employment at Arc integrated worksites or in competitive employment.
Provide individualized support, training, and supervision at worksites or competitive employment, including skills training, building natural supports, identifying job accommodations, and using assistive technology.
Conduct job analyses, task analyses, situational assessments, and job-matching activities when required.
Work with participants, employers, families, agency personnel, direct support professionals, coordinators, QDDPs, and other appropriate parties to resolve training and employment issues.
Serve as a role model, advocate, and ambassador for students/persons served and The Arc of Madison County.
Assist with community experiences and opportunities that support individuals in achieving their life goals, including worksite tours, volunteer opportunities, mock interviews, and other activities.
Assist with staffing ratios to support individual safety and well-being and provide pre-employment training to other Arc service recipients as needed.
Attend relevant training to stay informed about strategies and best practices in supported employment and other applicable areas.
Travel to worksites and access varying workspaces as necessary.
Assist in maintaining funding-source and CARF certifications by ensuring standards and documentation are met.
Assist with providing services through the Community Waiver Program.
Assist individuals with personal care as needed; lift, carry, or restrain individuals as needed.
Assist with maintaining premises and vehicle maintenance in coordination with supervisory staff.
Be punctual and attend work as scheduled; perform other duties as assigned.