Vocational Job Coach
About The Position
AZACS is growing, and we invite you to apply to be part of our award-winning team AZACS was awarded the 2023/2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools Award for Arizona and the 2022 YASS Prize for innovation in education and providing a transformational experience by expanding unique individualized learning programs for autism charter schools. The Essential Piece Enterprises (EPE) Client Vocational Coach will provide one-on-one to 3:1, individualized support to EPE clients participating in the Workforce Development Programs on-site and at off-site workplace experiences. The Job Coach must be a self-starter with strong written and oral communication skills who is comfortable working directly with adult clients, Essential Piece staff, and leaders to integrate client experiences and support within the Essential Piece community and external community partnerships.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience working with clients with moderate to severe disabilities
- Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance
- Ability to communicate with parents, co-workers, and professional contacts courteously and professionally, and follow AZACS guidelines
- Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to exercise reasonable judgment and maintain confidentiality
- Valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card
- Current Arizona driver's license (must not be revoked, expired, or suspended)
- All Vocational job coaches are subject to take and pass a 9-panel drug screening before driving the company van
- Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Nice To Haves
- Completion of or currently enrolled in a program for Education, Psychology, or Business preferred
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) preferred
- Mastery and enthusiasm for best practices in autism education and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Track record of success in behavior management with clients with autism or other special needs
- Experience in structured teaching, center-based model preferred
Responsibilities
- Analyze clients' vocational duties within the job sites to support
- Engage in one-on-one coaching with clients to support daily and weekly vocational duties
- Provide individualized support to the clients to assist them in the development of vocational/employment skills (resume writing, job interviews, application completion, etc.).
- Work closely with Program Directors, Program Staff, and External Worksite Staff to help them understand the value of the support our Workforce Development program provides
- Collect data regarding student performance
- Assist clients in discovering and overcoming their barriers and setting goals
- Develop effective job coaching and employment plans
- Communicate with clients to understand their goals and ambitions
- Train clients on interpersonal skills
- Serve to support behaviors on a day-to-day basis in the community, as well as on-site
Benefits
- 12-month (year-round) position
- Competitive hourly rate $20.00 - $24.50 depending on experience
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life Insurance, Voluntary Life, Supplemental Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and Pet Insurance
- Complementary access to Calm Health for you and up to 5 of your loved ones
- 96 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Federal Holidays
- Great internal professional development and career growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
