Pre-ETS Career Coach

DescriptionResponsible for providing direct services to students with disabilities ages 14-22 enrolled in the Pre-ETS program. Career coach meets with students individually or in groups, providing services in the 5 areas outlined by WIOA regulations: job exploration and counseling, work-based learning, workplace readiness, instruction in self-advocacy, and post-secondary education counseling.Supervisory Responsibilities: N/AFLSA Status: Non-ExemptEssential Job ResponsibilitiesAssist school personnel in identifying and prioritizing student referrals based upon needs of students, current service received, and scheduling availability.Obtain required documentation from schools and upload into database.Administer initial assessment rubric in order to determine student’s baseline in each of the 5 areas of service.Develop individualized plan for each student with specific goals in each of the 5 service areas.Provide services to students individually and/or in groups in order to assist the students in meeting their goals. Services occur in the schools and in the community as appropriate.Present to employers in order to develop work-based learning opportunities for students.Supervise students while in schools and out in the community.Collaborate with school personnel, parents, VR, and other service providers in order to coordinate services for students.Maintain a consistent schedule at each assigned school in order to ensure continuity of services.Document in a timely manner all services provided to students.Participate in IEP meetings, at request of team and as available, to assist in effective transition planning and implementation.Use and adapt existing curricula in order to serve the needs of students and model “best practices” to school personnel.For exiting students, assist in creating a student portfolio containing a resume, sample cover letter, references and other related information. Administer exit rubric in order to measure progress toward goals in the 5 areas of service.RequirementsAbility to plan and organize work activities/processes, use discretion and sound judgment, take initiative and demonstrate flexibility to ensure goals are achieved in a timely manner Ability to use strategic thinking to understand and implement changes in anticipation of events and circumstances. Customer service, negotiation and networking skills to establish contacts for the purpose of connecting service to persons served. Be able to work a flexible schedule, at times outside of a typical work week. Excellent verbal communication and writing skills.Time management and problem-solving skillsEducation And ExperienceBachelor’s degree strongly preferred. Extensive experience in the field may substitute for degree.Knowledge of WIOA regulations for Pre-ETS, transition planning.Experience supporting individuals with disabilities preferred.Physical RequirementsProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computerMust have ability to lift/move materials weighing up to 50 lbs. periodically