Job Coach

Job Coach Specialized Education Services - 3.1 Moline, IL Job Details Full-time $0 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description What you can expect to do. The job coach will provide instruction to students aged 14-22 with developmental, physical, social, and emotional disabilities in the classroom and community vocational settings. This person will work cooperatively with vocational job sites, classroom staff, and IEP team members as well as working with students during 1:1 and group settings. What you can expect from us. Diverse career pathways, mobility up and across our national network, and ongoing professional and leadership development. Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support. Data-driven, evidence-based learning and instructional models, including SESI's own positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) framework called CASE. An attractive and robust suite of benefits, including comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance program, mental health support, fertility and family building, and more. Smaller class sizes in diverse educational settings. What we expect of you. Assist in Developing and Implementing Transition Plans Collaborate with students, families, special/general education teachers, and IEP teams to create individualized transition plans based on the student's strengths, preferences, interests, and needs. Conduct or coordinate transition assessments (career interest inventories, vocational evaluations, self-determination assessments, etc.).

Coordinate Services and Supports:

Develop and coordinate work-based learning experiences, internships, job placements, job coaching, and community-based instruction. Student and Family Support Provide 1:1 instruction in both classroom and community vocational settings. Implement behavioral plans specific to student needs as necessary. Help students develop self-advocacy, self-determination, andindependent living skills. Provide information, training, and resources to families on transition topics, benefits, and adult services. Support career exploration and preparation for employment (e.g., work habits, interview skills, and transportation). Assist students with pre-employment tasks such as filling out job applications, practicing interview skills, and writing resumes. Assist students with relevant life skill training such as doing laundry,cooking, budgeting, self-care, etc. Program Development and Compliance. Collect and analyze data for reporting and program improvement. Collect data on student performance, evaluate progress, and implement specific behavior or support plans.

Fading Support:

Gradually decrease direct assistance to promote student autonomy and independent employment.

Employer Collaboration:

Communicate with site supervisors to ensure students meet employer standards, maintain a safe environment, and advocate for workplace accommodations. Oversee and coordinate lunch including menu development, lunch service schedule, student lunch training and assignments. Assist and/or oversee special projects throughout the school year such as Santa's Workshop. Qualifications ISBE licensure endorsement as a paraprofessional. Ability to work independently. Excellent interpersonal skills. Illinois Licensed driver with a clean driving record.