About This Role
This role focuses on helping students with disabilities explore career paths, develop job skills, and achieve meaningful employment outcomes. The Career Coach provides career development and employment support services through school-based and community partnerships, collaborating with schools, families, and service providers.
Responsibilities
- Support students in exploring career interests and developing employment goals
- Assist with development of internships and work-based learning opportunities
- Provide Pre-Employment Transition Services in individual and group settings
- Support skill development, self-determination, and workplace readiness
- Assist students and families in accessing resources and navigating services
- Serve as a primary point of contact within assigned schools
- Collaborate with school staff, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), and community partners
- Support transition planning and participate in case conferences and IEP meetings as needed
- Maintain strong relationships with students, families, educators, and providers
- Assist in implementing Supported Employment and Placement Assistance programs
- Help identify and implement job accommodations and workplace supports
- Model best practices in career planning, job development, and workplace training
- Act as a liaison between students, families, VR services, and employment providers
- Support informed choice and access to appropriate service providers
- Partner with community organizations to enhance student and family support
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including service records and reports
- Track student progress and outcomes related to employment and transition goals
- Maintain schedules, time tracking, and required documentation systems
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent and one-year related experience or Bachelor degree in human services
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule
- Ability to travel locally and within the state as needed
- Ability to work flexible and non-standard hours based on school and student needs
- Frequent movement between school, community, and office settings
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance
- CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens certification
- Certified Restraint Training
- Core B certification
- Completion of required agency and regulatory trainings (e.g., Human Rights, Safety, Medication Administration)
