Vocational Job Coach

Illinois School District U-46•South Elgin, IL

About The Position

The Vocational Job Coach provides direct support, training, and vocational services to students with disabilities whose goal is to achieve independence through employment. The role works with students who have IEPs at community work sites and in varied vocational settings, helping them develop job skills, complete work tasks, and build functional, communication, and social skills. The position requires travel within the district and surrounding communities, and transportation is required. The role is for 5 hours a day, with days and hours varying. The hourly rate is $23.66.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum of three years of work experience.
Knowledge of disabilities, challenges, and constraints that can impact employment for people with disabilities.
Ability to supervise and communicate effectively.
Transportation is required.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in noisy and crowded environments, and at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
Ability to sit, walk, and stand for prolonged periods; occasionally lift, carry, pull, push, or move objects or materials up to 30 pounds using proper technique; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach.
Appropriate business-like apparel is required for public contact.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with students.

Responsibilities

Work with students who have an IEP to develop job training skills at community work sites.
Train students to complete job tasks and educational or functional skill activities.
Provide total assistance, including proper lifting techniques for individuals with increased support needs, as necessary.
Facilitate implementation of a functional community-based curriculum to guide development of functional objectives that support students’ personal goals.
Attend meetings and in-service trainings as assigned.
Travel within the district and surrounding communities.
Promote quality job performance and task completion for each student.
Promote appropriate use of communication and social skills.
Supervise and train students so they can learn to perform their jobs accurately, efficiently, safely, and successfully.
Assist in developing task analyses for specific work skills.
Monitor workplace safety and immediately report hazards and accidents to the immediate supervisor.
Maintain accurate documentation, including daily progress on individual objectives, work production, and worksite performance data, for the Vocational Coordinator.
Work in various vocational settings to guide students toward their highest level of employment, learning, growth, and independence.
Perform other duties as assigned.