Job Coach Consultant/Employment Specialist (10-15 hours/week)

POSITION TITLE

Employment Specialist/Job Coach

2. EMPLOYMENT STATUS

This position is considered to be a part-time, non-exempt position.

3. ROLE RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Director of Student Support

4. DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

 Create employment opportunities for assigned students. Cultivate relationships with

local businesses to generate employment leads.

 Develop or implement a personalized on-the-job training program for each employed

students to help him or her learn and perform the requirements of the job

 Encourage and motivate the student to fully engage in work and make a long-term

commitment on the job

 Provide ongoing, immediate feedback, assistance, and follow-up to support student

success in the workplace

 Work closely with the employment team to deliver a personalized, holistic approach to

job preparation and training

 Identify workplace challenges and interventions to preserve the integrity of the student

and to maintain the job

 Provide follow-up feedback to assess the quantity and quality of services provided and

the student’s employment status

 Work closely with the employer, engaging them as advocates and mediators for the

student. Partner with the employer to provide work accommodations as necessary

 Help teach appropriate social behavior to individuals modeling it at all times, including

maintaining a good attendance record, punctuality, following the work procedures,

maintaining appropriate workplace behaviors, dressing appropriately, and filling out our

time sheets accurately and on time

 Develop and maintain good relationships with partnering companies and agencies while

educating employers regarding working with people with barriers to employment.

Promote the success of the placement by providing advocacy

 Develop and maintain strong relationships with student’s families to support job

experience

 Ensure compliance with contracts with partnering companies and agencies. Submit

monthly coaching reports and any other required documentation

 Attend departmental and agency-wide staff meetings and/or trainings as required

 Perform additional duties as required by supervisor

5. QUALIFICATIONS

a. CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED

Certification of PA Mandated Reporter training

PA State Police Criminal clearance

PA Child Abuse clearance

FBI clearance

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b. SPECIALIZED TRAINING, EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Services, Vocational Rehabilitation, and any related

field.

The Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) for the position is “Advanced.” The minimum

level accepted at hire is “Novice.”

Relevant experience with people with disabilities and 3 years of prior work experience are

desirable.

Experience in recruitment, job placement or Human Resources may be applicable.

Valid and insurable driver’s license

Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with people from

diverse backgrounds

Able to effectively and persuasively explain and advocate for the employment of students.

Able to partner with employers to support student employment.

Demonstrates flexibility, good judgment and problem-solving skills, patience, and

persistence.

Demonstrates the organization’s core competencies and solid customer service skills.

Must demonstrate the ability to approach others in a tactful, professional manner. Must

react well under pressure and treat others with respect and consideration, regardless of

their status or position. Must accept responsibility for own actions and follow through on

commitments.

Able to adapt to changes in the work environment and change approaches or methods to

best fit the situation. Must be able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected

events.

Must be available to maintain a flexible work schedule and be “on-call” weekends and

or/evenings.

6. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

- Ability to lift objects such as reams of paper, stacks of reports, generally objects 15 pounds or

less

- Ability to assist lifting students weighing up to 300 pounds

- Attend to needs of students

- Ability to assist in physical restraint of students as per CPI requirements

- Walking around on campus and off campus

- Standing for long periods of time

- Ability to transport/escort students to work locations

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 15.0 per week

Application Question(s):

• What is your current knowledge of ASL and Deaf Culture?

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30