Job Coach​/Skills Work Instructor- Project SEARCH at UAB

Job Coach/Skills Work Instructor
- Project SEARCH at UAB

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day

Monday-Friday; 8:00-4:00

Position will work on-site at University of Alabama
- Birmingham.

United Ability is an organization that provides a variety of services to individuals with disabilities. We are currently seeking candidates to join our team as a Work Instructor to facilitate the training and integration of high school students with disabilities into community employment. The instruction, coaching and support provided will equip students with the necessary skills for employment immediately upon graduation from high school.

If you are someone who has a passion for helping people, someone who is energetic, and someone who is career-oriented and looking for more than just a "job", then you have found your calling. Each day working with these individuals and being a part of their future employment goals will allow you to see how much your work matters!

A career at United Ability also includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 3 weeks paid vacation with additional paid sick time
• Subsidized childcare for eligible employees
• Life insurance, disability benefits, health and wellness programs
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Immediate app that allows you to draw your earned pay when you need it

Collaborating with other team members, you will:

• Provide job coaching and individualized support to high school students in community businesses targeted at teaching skills needed for employment after graduation
• Attend training provided by school personnel to become knowledgeable of strategies and current practices in the field of supported employment
• Train students in grooming, hygiene, communication, interviewing and behavior as it relates to successful employment
• Communicate with employers, co-workers, school personnel and family members regarding the student's success on the job
• Submits and completes required paperwork

Applicant general qualifications include:

• High school diploma or GED
• Excellent communication skills
• Valid driver's license
• Successful completion of motor vehicle screening

Please note that this job description is not designed to provide a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Job duties may change at any time and without prior notice. New job duties may be added as needed.

Reasonable Accommodations:

Please also note that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.