Job Coach for High School Students (DSP)

Part-Time Job Coach and Life Skill Support Specialist for High School Students

The Transition Job Coach helps high school students with developmental disabilities, autism or socio-economic barriers ages 14-22 years old to successfully transition from school to adult employment and independence.

This happens through a combination of classroom and daily community activities that are focused on teaching and counseling students in independent living skills, community involvement and employment exploration.

Visit https: https://bcrcinc.net/school-to-work-transition-program/ to watch a video overview of BCRC’s Youth Services program.

JOB STATUS: Monday – Friday, daylight 4 days per week, 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. This is an ongoing part time position that allows staff the option to work year-round or for 10-months during the school year with summers off.

LOCATION: 701 Fifth Street, Beaver, PA 15009
WAGE: $18.40 / Hourly Wage

BENEFITS:

Paid Time Off (PTO), Eleven Paid Holidays, Mileage Reimbursement, Employee Wellness Program after one year, Employee Assistance Program, 403 (b) Tax Deferred Retirement Savings Plan. BCRC is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Life Skills Instruction: Teach classroom and community-based lessons on topics such as self-advocacy, budgeting, and navigating public transportation.
• Hands-on Job Coaching: Teach students proper work habits, business etiquette, and the physical tasks needed to do their jobs. This occurs daily in the community through volunteer activities, job shadows, and paid work activities.
• Quality & Production Control: When at a worksite will monitor the students' work output to ensure it meets the quality standards and production quotas of the hiring business.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Some post-secondary training / education beneficial
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, as paraprofessional or in special education field helpful not necessary, ongoing training provided
• Ability to successfully work in a team environment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office – Word, Outlook
• A valid driver’s license required
• Able to pass required background checks and clearances

BCRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.40 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Loan forgiveness
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• driver's license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18