What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Coach-Pre-Employment Transition Services position at Wabash Center Inc?
Since 1953 Wabash Center is the leader in optimizing the quality of life for those with disabilities or special needs. With a history of innovation, Wabash Center offers an array of services. Our progressive approach, experience and proven track record helps us stay ahead of the curve to meet the needs of those we serve.
SUMMARY
This title is responsible for providing direct services to students with disabilities ages 14-22 enrolled in the Pre-ETS program. Career coach meets with students individually or in groups, providing services in the 5 areas outlined by WIOA regulations:
1. Job exploration and counseling
2. Work-based learning
3. Workplace readiness
4. Instruction in self-advocacy
5. Post-secondary education counseling.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Assist school personnel in identifying and prioritizing student referrals based upon needs of students, current services received and scheduling availability.
2. Obtain required documentation from schools (signed consent form and copy of IEP/504 plan) and upload into database.
3. Create student intake in database.
4. Administer initial assessment rubric in order to determine student’s baseline in each of the 5 areas of service.
5. Develop individualized plan for each student with specific goals in each of the 5 service areas.
6. Provide services to students individually and/or in groups in order to assist the students in meeting their goals. Services occur in the schools and in the community as appropriate.
7. Present to employers in order to develop work-based learning opportunities for students.
8. Supervise students while in schools and out in the community.
9. Collaborate with school personnel, parents, VR, and other service providers in order to coordinate services for students.
10. Communicate regularly with school personnel to provide updates regarding students’ progress toward goals.
11. Maintain a consistent schedule at each assigned school in order to ensure continuity of services.
12. Document in a timely manner all services provided to students: date, minutes, category of service, and a concise but detailed note summarizing the session.
13. Participate in IEP meetings, at request of team and as available, to assist in effective transition planning and implementation.
14. Use and adapt existing curricula in order to serve the needs of students and model “best practices” to school personnel.
15. For exiting students, create a student portfolio containing a resume, sample cover letter, references, and other related information.
16. For exiting students, administer exit rubric in order to measure progress toward goals in the 5 areas of service.
17. Inactivate students who have completed Pre-ETS services or have discontinued.
18. Complete required form and reports of visits.
19. Follow oral and written instructions.
20. Demonstrate the ability to provide services according to the individual’s Individual Support Plan (ISP).
21. Other duties as determined necessary for successful implementation of the Pre-ETS project.
Wabash Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
