Summer Job Coach

Job Title

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise small groups of students (4-6) to help them master skills as outlined in the student training plan and as determined by the program director
• Assist young adults with special needs in diverse work and community environments, including outdoor settings and local businesses, throughout Marquette and Alger counties
• Collaborate with DNR/Park Service Staff/work location supervisor to carry out the designated summer student programming as per the student training plan
• Effectively communicate with parents/guardians, school district staff, administrators, and site supervisors to provide work-related soft and hard skills training for transition students
• Keep attendance records for each student worker
• Collect data and evaluate each student worker, based on student training plan
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma (some college preferred)
• Interest and experience working one-to-one with youth who have disabilities
• Computer literate
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with parents/guardians & local school district staff
• Successful experience working in a team-centered approach

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Chauffeur's license or willingness to obtain one

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

• Must uphold confidentiality of privileged and sensitive student/staff information
• Must have the physical ability to do the job, including the ability to walk 2+ miles per day

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Approximately mid-June to mid-August
• Work schedule will be up to four (4) days per week
• Regular and reliable attendance is required

REPORTS TO: Special Education Supervisor

COMPENSATION: Marquette-Alger RESA AFSCME Bargaining Unit Summer Job Coach Wage Schedule Marquette-Alger RESA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. Marquette-Alger RESA's Non-discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation Policy, as well as the grievance procedure for reporting concerns or complaints, are available at maresa.org/about-us/notice-of-nondiscrimination.