Community Coach Shore Educational Collaborative - 3.1 Chelsea, MA Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $65,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Spanish Teamwork Teacher collaboration Youth mentoring Passenger vehicle Family collaboration in education English High school diploma or GED Driver's License Bachelor's degree Mentoring Full Job Description

COMMUNITY COACH

Under supervision of Shore's Director of Transition Services, the Community Coach prepares secondary level students and young adults with disabilities for life after high school, including work, higher education or career training and community life as well as independent living skills. This role involves collaborative transition planning focusing on students' personal vision for their future. The position involves mentoring, establishing potential internships, searching for and supporting competitive employment, helping students develop interview skills, resumes, community networking and community-based work learning experiences that support student progress toward self-determination, independent living skills and college, career, and future-readiness. This is a full-time, year round position. Summer work will be assigned, and may include supporting summer programs or our day programs for Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hours and location will vary based on the needs of the students, but will include school hours with some evenings and weekends as needed. Location will be in the Greater Boston area.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Supports students as they explore and determine personal vision, talents, skills, assets, employment interests and potential career and community opportunities. Establishes job and career training sites. Organizes tours of training and higher education sites. Participates in school & community partnerships with local employers and community organizations maintaining ongoing, sustainable relationships and placements. Observes mandates and procedures. Acts as a model for and helps guide healthy strategies for students. Matches student vision and interests with employer and community-based needs. Provides encouragement, mentoring, and monitoring for students across settings. Works with small group or individual students in developing future readiness skills - ie: personal transition portfolios, writing resumes, completing applications, practicing 'soft-skills' such as organizational and communication skills, attending college tours, career fairs, in-person and virtual supports. Communicates and collaborates with teachers, families, school and outside agencies to support student skill building and progress. Participates in person-centered-planning transition meeting

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Inclusive and Equitable Practices for Individuals with Disabilities Strategies For Encouraging/Supporting Student/Young Adult Self-Determination and Personal Visions for the Future Transition, Vocational Skill and Competency Assessments Skill-Building Strategies to support Young Adults with a Variety of Learning Profiles Public transportation, for travel training purposes Ability to: Perform physical, clerical and/or technological tasks necessary for supporting students at employment sites. Participate in in-service orientations, trainings, education, conferences, and/or formal instruction related to job assignment, as well as share expertise in workshops, seminars, and consultations Maintain cooperative, collaborative, professional relationships with students, families, schools, communities, employers, agencies, and higher education networks

EXPERIENCE

At least three (3) years of successful experience in workforce development, vocational rehabilitation, job development, job coaching, and/or community-based skill-building for young adults with varying abilities and disabilities.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma/GED and some college required Bachelor's Degree preferred Bilingual candidates in English and either Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred.

LICENSE REQUIRED

Valid MA Driver's License and Satisfactory Driver's Record and ability to transport students, as needed All school staff who may be expected to manage behavior must obtain and maintain certification in Shore's approved behavioral safety training program (Safety Care or equivalent). These skills are essential to ensuring the safety of all program participants and staff, and to meet state and federal requirements related to the safe implementation of behavior intervention plans.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Mentoring:

1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Chelsea, MA 02150 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Chelsea, MA 02150: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person