Job Coach

Posted 9.5.24 VACANCY Job Coach Responsibilities: Individualized Support: Provide one-on-one coaching to students with disabilities, helping them identify their strengths. On-the-Job Support: Offer hands-on support during the initial stages of employment, ensuring students understand job tasks, adapt to workplace culture, and meet performance expectations. IEP Collaboration: Work closely with Transition Specialist to align job coaching with the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. Progress Monitoring: Maintain records time sheets and evaluations from employer student progress, including successes in the employment journey. Advocacy & Education: Advocate for students' rights in the workplace and educate employers on the benefits and requirements of employing individuals with disabilities. Key Relations: Reports to the Transition Specialist where he/she is assigned during the school year Interacts daily with outside agencies where students are placed. Interacts daily with students and at times with families. Participate in meetings in regards to student placement with admin., case managers, and supervisor Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required and an Associates of Arts Degree in education is preferred; however, if the individual does not have an AA degree he/she will be required to obtain an Associate’s Degree within a 4-year period and a teaching assistant license through NMPED will be required within a year. Must be willing to learn all office systems utilized by MAS as needed. Experience: Proven experience working with individuals with disabilities, preferably in a job coaching or related role. Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate students. Problem-Solving: Ability to think creatively and adapt strategies to meet the unique needs of each student. Empathy & Patience: A compassionate approach with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by students with disabilities. Flexibility: Willingness to work in an environment and adapt to the changing needs of students and employers. Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of students with disabilities by helping them achieve independence and success in the workforce. Collaborative Environment: Work with a team of dedicated professionals committed to supporting the growth and development of every student. Term of Employment: Nine- Month Contract Salary: Placement on Teaching Assistant Salary Schedule Working Conditions: Work is accomplished within a school environment and place of individual students throughout the community. Work could be stressful at times depending on the behavior of students or the type of work expected. There may be occasional after-school work requiring extra hours beyond the regular school day. Extended walking, standing, or sitting required to assist students in the job learning environment. There is an expectation of lifting of objects that may be over 50 pounds. Work with student(s) with extensive disabilities in a wheelchair(s). Applications will be accepted until Thursday September 19, 2024. ALL positions require background checks and clearance from any criminal charges prior to employment. Note: any felonious or any of two (2) or more misdemeanor convictions will disqualify applicant from employment. All positions require initial drug testing upon hire, then random monthly drug testing. Selection for employment will be based on the Mescalero Apache Tribal Ordinance 06-02. Applications available at the MAS Administration or on our website: maschiefs.org Applications can be returned by mail, fax to 575-464-0053 or email: HR@mescalero.org