Youth Job Coach – Career & Transition Services | Full-Time

RISE Services LLC•Frederick, MD

9d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

RISE Services is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and engaging Youth Job Coach to help students with disabilities explore careers, develop workplace skills, gain real-world experience, and prepare for employment and life after high school. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with teenagers and young adults and wants to help students become more confident, independent, and prepared for their futures. Depending on the students you support, you may spend your day helping someone create their first resume, practice for a job interview, explore career options, learn workplace expectations, visit a local employer, participate in a work experience, or develop skills needed for greater independence. A bachelor's degree is not required. Previous Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) experience is not required. Training is provided.

Requirements

Experience working with teenagers, young adults, individuals with disabilities, or other populations requiring support.
Ability to engage, motivate, teach, and build positive relationships with young people.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Good organization and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently in schools, workplaces, and community settings.
Ability to complete electronic documentation accurately and on time.
Significant availability during afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
Valid driver's license.
Reliable personal transportation.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the assigned service area.
Acceptable driving record and required automobile insurance.
Basic computer skills, including email and electronic documentation systems.
Ability to satisfy applicable background-screening and employment requirements.

Nice To Haves

Job coaching or employment services
Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
Teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or youth programming
Special education or behavioral support
Career counseling or workforce development
Human services, social work, psychology, or rehabilitation
Working with students who have IEPs or Section 504 Plans
Transition services
Work-based learning
Coordinating employer partnerships or workplace experiences
Virginia DARS or Maryland DORS services

Responsibilities

Provide engaging, individualized career-readiness and employment activities.
Help students identify strengths, interests, preferences, abilities, and employment goals.
Teach practical job-search and employment-readiness skills.
Assist with resumes, applications, and interview preparation.
Conduct mock interviews and other career-development activities.
Help students understand different careers and pathways to employment.
Teach workplace communication, professional behavior, and problem-solving.
Help students prepare for work-based learning experiences.
Support students during approved workplace and community experiences.
Coordinate activities with employers and community partners.
Help students understand employer expectations and workplace culture.
Provide coaching and support that promotes increasing independence.
Participate in career exploration activities, workplace tours, and other community-based learning opportunities.
Adapt instruction and activities to each student's abilities, communication style, interests, and support needs.
Build positive and professional relationships with teenagers and young adults.
Help students identify and overcome barriers to employment.
Encourage self-advocacy, confidence, and independent decision-making.
Teach practical skills in ways that are engaging and relevant to each student.
Communicate professionally with students, families, schools, employers, vocational rehabilitation counselors, and other team members.
Coordinate services around school schedules and student availability.
Complete progress notes and required service documentation accurately and on time.
Maintain appropriate participant records.
Complete timesheets and required reports.
Participate in meetings, training, supervision, and quality-assurance activities.
Follow confidentiality requirements, organizational policies, and applicable vocational rehabilitation program requirements.