Job Coach-Rhode Island School for the Deaf

JOB COACH/RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Rhode Island School for the Deaf Providence, Rhode Island Job Description Job Coach will work with high school students at their work placements in the community. The job coach accompanies and/or drives the student(s) to work and is the bridge between the hearing world and student. The job coach meets with the employer regarding job duties and works with the student so that he/she can successfully meet the workplace expectations, devises strategies for the student to communicate with the employer, serves as an intermediary while the student becomes familiar with the social expectations of the work place, models appropriate workplace behaviors, and creates systems that will allow students to work independently and allow job coach to fade out to the extent possible. At the conclusion of each student’s work experience, job coach will obtain feedback from employer on student’s work performance and write summary reports. The Job Coach will also assist the Transition Department on different projects. Flex Hours, Hours will vary from time to tie per student's schedule and /or projects. Great "Mother's Hours" and for those looking for part time/flex hours. Candidate must provide proof that a Rhode Island Criminal Background Check (BCI) has been completed at a Local Law Enforcement Agency and must possess a valid driver’s license, a Chauffeurs license is preferred. Must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), have excellent report writing skills and possess an Associate’s Degree or higher in Education, Psychology, Special Education or related field. Experience in community settings such as vocational evaluation, job development and job coaching is highly desirable. This person will work directly for and be supervised by the Transition Coordinator. Other duties may include: * Arrange and accompany student on Informational Interviews/Shadowing/Tours * Assist students who are preparing for internships by job coaching them in Community Based Work Experience (CBWE). A CBWE teaches work hardening to enhance work ethics, appropriate work behaviors/attitudes, learn communication strategies and problem solving * May assist with Transition Coordinator on various projects as assigned. Work hours: Hours will vary to accommodate students’ schedule Position Type: Part-time Positions Available: 1 Salary: $ TBD Equal Opportunity Employer Rhode Island School for the Deaf is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. Contact Information Helen Edwards , Staff Assistant - HR and Operations One Corliss Park Providence, Rhode Island 02908 Phone: 401-243-1015 The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws.