Youth Job Coach – Career & Transition Services

RISE Services LLC•Frederick, MD

7d•$20 - $22•Hybrid

About The Position

RISE Services is hiring a Youth Job Coach to help students with disabilities explore careers, develop workplace skills, and prepare for employment and life after high school. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in job coaching, education, special education, behavioral support, mentoring, workforce development, human services, or working with teenagers and young adults. You do not need previous experience with Pre-Employment Transition Services, commonly called Pre-ETS. We will provide training on the program requirements and documentation.

Requirements

Experience working with teenagers, young adults, individuals with disabilities, or other populations requiring support.
Ability to engage, motivate, and build positive relationships with young people.
Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently in schools, workplaces, and community settings.
Ability to complete electronic documentation accurately and on time.
Availability during afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.
Willingness to travel throughout the assigned service area.
Basic computer skills, including email, Microsoft Office, and electronic documentation systems.
Ability to meet applicable background-check and employment requirements.

Nice To Haves

Job coaching or employment services
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
Coordinating workplace experiences or employer partnerships
Virginia DARS or Maryland DORS services

Responsibilities

Provide engaging, individualized career-readiness and employment activities.
Teach practical job-readiness and independent-living skills.
Adapt instruction to each student’s abilities, communication style, interests, and support needs.
Help students identify career goals, strengths, preferences, and potential barriers.
Prepare students for work-based learning experiences and provide support throughout the experience.
Communicate professionally with students, families, schools, employers, and vocational rehabilitation counselors.
Coordinate activities around school schedules and student availability.
Complete progress notes, service documentation, timesheets, and reports accurately and on time.
Follow RISE Services policies, confidentiality requirements, and vocational rehabilitation program guidelines.
Participate in required meetings, training, supervision, and quality-assurance activities.