Job Coach

Job Coach - FT - Clark and Scott CountyNew Hope Services (NHS) is proudly celebrating 65 years of service to Southern Indiana and our extended service area. NHS has built the capacity to provide a full continuum of human services from child and family support through ability services. Our unique expertise in developing affordable housing allows us to also partner with the communities we serve to have an even greater positive economic and community development impact.Starting Rate: $17.00/hour Full Time employees are eligible for benefits 1st day of the month following 30 days of employmentBenefits for full-time positions:MedicalDentalVisionSTDLTD - company paidLife Insurance - company paidEmployee Assistance Program - company paidAccident & Critical Illness401k - annual company match (% varies)Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Personal Days, Paid Holidays*Equal Opportunity EmployerEssential DutiesPlanning:Serve as a "point of contact" in the schools regarding all aspects of the programParticipate in planning of transition/career fairs at participating schoolsDevelopment:Provide support in identifying adaptations and job accommodations for students and employersProvide benefits information and connect students with resources to provide a full benefits analysis and technical support, if neededPartner with and assist school staff on skill development and student self-determination training using identified curriculaSupport:Be fully embedded in the school and school culture focusing on quality employment outcomes for students in this programSupport collaborative partners to develop and facilitate immersed internships/work experiences for studentsAttend monthly Career Coaches' conference calls and as needed, local or statewide collaborative meetingsSupport school staff and students/families at case conferences of students participating in transition planning, as necessary to enhance school staff's ability to build capacityParticipate in Pre-Employment Transition Services in one on one and/or group settingsAdvocacy:Act as liaison with providers who are part of the collaborative to promote students' choices, coordinate job matches, and identify support needs for the studentsPartner with IN*SOURCE staff to help families understand the process, help navigate the system, raise expectations around employment, and mentor as neededAssurance:Conduct weekly data collection and monitor outcomes on students engaged in the programModel "best practices" for school personnel as they build competency in the various transition skill areasProvide information for transition Individual Education Plan (IEP) process and participate in IEP meetings to assist in effective transition planning and implementation as neededQualifications:Must be able to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays and have the ability to deal positively with all people who are in contact with the agencyKnowledge of transition practices from school to adult life, person-centered planning, self-determination and community support servicesKnowledge of benefits planning and work incentive programs or willingness to learnGood computer skills, oral and written communication skills, and organizational skillsMembership in professional, business, or community organizations is an assetMust be able to keep accurate documentationMust possess a valid state driver's license, proof of insurance coverage per company policy, and have a vehicle that is reliable for transportation of consumersEducation/Years of Experience:Bachelor's degree in human services or related discipline preferred or related experienceMust meet the minimum level of competency for an employment specialist including experience in special education, supported employment, and/or transition service delivery.