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VARC, Inc
Job Coach
Career Insights for Career Counselor
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What they do
A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.
$59,532 / year median in Wisconsin
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Directed and supervised by the Job Coach Supervisor, the Job Coach is directly involved in the process of job training. Job requirements are highly individualized and based upon client need and placement. Essential Functions 1. Provides hands-on demonstration of work tasks and observes program participant's performance. Assists in ensuring that work site activities remain consistent with the participant's rehabilitation program. 2. Responsible for the preparation of accurate and timely rehabilitation reports. Attends staffing's, as needed, to report on participant's progress. 3. Professionally communicates with employers, work site supervisors and staff, and other VARC staff to facilitate mutual program planning. 4. Assists in developing and conducting special training programs, classes, and activities to broaden the participant's career awareness. 5. Assists in training program participants in the areas of work skills, social and personal adjustment, and community adjustment. 6. Provides assistance/job coaching to other community support programs as needed. 7. Works flexible hours to include evenings, weekends, and holidays on an as-needed basis.