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Project Search Lead Job Coach/Job Developer
$44k-76k (estimate)
Part Time
4 Days Ago
Easterseals Redwood is Hiring a Project Search Lead Job Coach/Job Developer Near Lebanon, OH
Who is Easterseals Redwood? Here at Easterseals Redwood, we believe that uniqueness is power. We change the way the world views and defines disability by making profound and positive differences in people's lives every day. In Greater Cincinnati, we do this with a focus on building a more diverse and inclusive workforce and community. We break down barriers for people with disabilities, veterans, and people with economic disadvantages. Easterseals Redwood is an engine for opportunity. It is one of the largest and most comprehensive human services providers in the region.
Values: Believe in People, Joy, Inclusion, Curiosity, Impact, Courage
Why join Easterseals Redwood as a Project Search Lead Job Coach/ Job Developer:
Values: Believe in People, Joy, Inclusion, Curiosity, Impact, Courage
Why join Easterseals Redwood as a Project Search Lead Job Coach/ Job Developer:
- Competitive salary
- PTO and Extended Illness Time
- Health Insurance options
- 401 K Retirement Plan with a company match
- Dental and Vision Insurance options
- Disability Insurance options
- Education and Professional Development Assistance
- Free daily lunch (Kentucky campus)
- Employee Asistance Plan
- 10 Paid holidays
- Growth Opportunities and more!
- Provide job coaching and skills training support to students/interns participating in the Project Search program as they work in job rotations at an employer site. Support part time coaches daily at Project Search sites.
- Provide job placement/development services to Project SEARCH students/interns towards the end of the school year. Assist in all aspects of job search and obtaining competitive community employment by the end of program completion.
- Coach and train participants in the transition-based program as they work in various job rotations at employer job sites. Assist participants in learning new job tasks, assess work strengths and weaknesses, implement job modifications and accommodations as needed.
- Utilize training techniques through learning channels such as verbal prompting, visual prompting, forward chaining, etc. Adapts training techniques based upon participants strengths and needs.
- Assists students/interns in completing work assignments if and when they are unable to independently perform tasks.
- Attend Project SEARCH class room activities when requested by Project SEARCH instructor and assist students/ interns as needed with projects or assignments as they relate to their job rotations/ work, job development and preparation for employment.
- Schedule informational interviews and job shadows for students/interns while in the Project SEARCH program to help them determine job interests and directions to prepare for job development.
- Provide job development activities with students/ interns when they are ready to begin community job search. Such duties will include: contacting employers/ companies to seek job openings, schedule and establish appointments and represent program through presentations to employers. Establish, create and secure jobs for students/ interns by following up with employers, setting up student/ intern interviews and remain in contact with company representatives.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with schools, host business sites, other youth serving organizations, and at community job sites.
- Educate and work with interns by helping them with identifying job leads, teaching resume writing techniques, teaching interviewing skills and assisting with the application process.
- Accompanies student/interns to employment sites and assists with communicating with managers, completing applications, scheduling interviews, and provides support through the interview process as needed
- Develops job placement plan with student/intern and referring source. Completes job readiness assessment form and mock interview when beginning job development activities.
- Encourages program participants to increase independent work skills by teaching job tasks, interpersonal skills, stress management, communication skills, and other job-related activities.
- Keeps accurate records by completing and maintaining required documentation including case notes, monthly summaries and reports, intake forms, activity logs, mileage reports and discharge summaries.
- Maintains knowledge and skills by attending meetings, seminars, trainings, and workshops.
- Maintains confidentiality of individual case records and other sensitive subject matter.
- Works assigned schedule, exhibit regular and predictable attendance. Performs other related duties as required.
- May be required to transport participants to and from job sites and/or during job development activities.
- Manages change in a well-planned manner consistent with Easterseals Redwood culture and capability to respond to change.
- Possesses critical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Communicates effectively with individuals and/or groups in both private and public environments.
- Makes timely and effective decisions in the absence of perfect information.
- Demonstrates flexibility when seeking solutions.
- Demonstrates appropriate culture in alignment with the Easterseals Redwood mission, vision, philosophy, values and standards.
- Values cultural diversity and best recognizes and utilizes individual abilities, skills, and characteristics when collaborating with others to complete work tasks.
- Employs active listening skills and effective time management skills.
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication skills to foster positive working relationships with others.
- Seeks agreement between internal and external stakeholders to meet the interests of all parties.
- Promotes effective business and public relations for the agency by representing Redwood on request.
- A willingness to develop and sharpen skills necessary for effective performance.
- Initiative (self-starter), planning and organizational skills, ability to handle multiple priorities with a strategic focus, and complete follow through on job tasks.
- Hearing, vision, and physical strength and ability to perform the described essential functions, with or without the use of adaptive devices.
- Reading, writing, spelling, and math abilities for accurate completion of work tasks.
- Receptive/expressive language, written communication, and interpersonal skills to communicate clearly.
- Professionalism in appearance, actions and behaviors in keeping with assigned role.
- Commitment to the Easterseals Redwood mission, vision, philosophy, values, and standards.
- Respect for adults without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability or other legally protected class.
- A willingness to work as part of a team.
- Reliable transportation to/from work and to complete out-of-building duties.
- Acceptable Criminal Background check, Child Abuse & Neglect Registry check and check of KY Nurse Aide Registry.
- Attainment of CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of start date, and maintenance of annual certification.
- Minimum of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in the field of developmental disabilities;
- Or Relevant experience on a year-for-year basis, or credentialing that substitutes for the educational requirement;
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Part Time
SALARY
$44k-76k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/23/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
08/22/2024
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