We are now hiring job coaches for an exciting and dynamic summer work program.

ABOUT WAGES

Work and Gain Experience in the Summer (WAGES) is a program of the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. WAGES is a six-week immersive employment experience for high school students 16 years and older who are blind and low vision held from June 16-July 26, 2024. During the program students live in a dormitory setting on the University of Nebraska Lincoln campus and work a full-time job. In addition to gaining valuable work experience, students have the opportunity to improve their blindness and independent living skills and gain self-confidence. When not working, students participate in a variety of challenge recreation activities and blindness philosophy discussions and activities. During the program, students will have the opportunity to attend the National Federation of the blind National Convention in Orlando from July 3-8.

About JB&K Services

JB&K Services is a disabled owned, woman owned, small business contracted by the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired for the management of the WAGES program. JB&K Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type.

Job Description: Job Coach

We are seeking highly energetic and service-oriented staff to provide on the job assistance and instruction to WAGES participants. Job coaches generally work Monday-Friday 7:30-4:30, however this schedule may vary slightly depending on the assigned participants actual job and travel related needs. The primary goals of the job coach are to assist the program participant in learning, accommodating, and performing assigned work duties so that the program participant and the employer have a positive and successful experience working with the WAGES program.

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Specific Responsibilities

Participate in all staff training, held on June 14, 2024

Provide supervision, guidance, and structure for the WAGES participant throughout the work day.

Assist program participants in learning job related duties

Assist program participants in performing job related duties as independently as possible. This could include reminders to stay on task, assistance with certain tasks, and checking to ensure tasks are completed correctly,

Work with program participant on appropriate job related interpersonal skills

Assist students in understanding and utilizing appropriate alternative techniques of blindness including cane travel, use of assistive technology, use of Braille, and use of a human reader to effectively complete job related tasks.

Serve as positive role models for students including role modeling appropriate nonvisual techniques and a positive philosophy of blindness where appropriate.

Evaluate and report needs related to adjustment of blindness including blindness skills training and positive philosophy of blindness. We will provide training if you have not worked with blind or low vision youth in the past.

Write daily reports to share pertinent information about students with the program coordinators.

Be aware of the health-related needs of each participant

Ensure all program rules and safety protocols are followed at all times

Report inappropriate behavior immediately to the program coordinators

Other duties as assigned by the program coordinators

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age

Eligible to Work in the United States

Priority given to applicants from Nebraska

Ability to pass a background check

Schedules may vary during special events including the National Federation of the Blind National Convention in Orlando, July 2-9, 2023.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.20 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person