Youth Job Coach – Career & Transition Services

Youth Job Coach – Career & Transition Services

Organization:RISE Services
Pay:$21.00 per hour, plus mileage reimbursement
Status:Full-time, benefits eligible
Schedule:Flexible schedule with significant afternoon, evening, and weekend availability
Work Setting:Community-based with regular local travel

RISE Services is hiring a
Youth Job Coach
to help students with disabilities explore careers, develop workplace skills, and prepare for employment and life after high school.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in job coaching, education, special education, behavioral support, mentoring, workforce development, human services, or working with teenagers and young adults.

You do not need previous experience with Pre-Employment Transition Services, commonly called Pre-ETS. We will provide training on the program requirements and documentation.

As a Youth Job Coach, you will work individually and in small groups with students, generally ages 14–21, who have disabilities, IEPs, or Section 504 Plans.

You will help students:

• Explore careers that match their interests and strengths.

• Learn how to search and apply for jobs.

• Create resumes and practice interviewing.

• Develop communication, teamwork, punctuality, and problem-solving skills.

• Understand workplace expectations and professional behavior.

• Build confidence, independence, and self-advocacy skills.

• Explore college, vocational training, and other postsecondary options.

• Participate in workplace tours, job shadowing, informational interviews, and approved work experiences.

• Obtain work permits and complete other employment-related steps when needed.

• Provide engaging, individualized career-readiness and employment activities.

• Teach practical job-readiness and independent-living skills.

• Adapt instruction to each student’s abilities, communication style, interests, and support needs.

• Help students identify career goals, strengths, preferences, and potential barriers.

• Prepare students for work-based learning experiences and provide support throughout the experience.

• Communicate professionally with students, families, schools, employers, and vocational rehabilitation counselors.

• Coordinate activities around school schedules and student availability.

• Complete progress notes, service documentation, timesheets, and reports accurately and on time.

• Follow RISE Services policies, confidentiality requirements, and vocational rehabilitation program guidelines.

• Participate in required meetings, training, supervision, and quality-assurance activities.

Because most students attend school during the day, candidates must have meaningful availability during:

• Afternoons

• Evenings

• Weekends

• School breaks and holidays

Some daytime hours may be used for school meetings, training, documentation, employer outreach, program coordination, and other approved responsibilities.

Applicants must be able to maintain a dependable and reasonably consistent weekly schedule. The exact schedule will vary based on student availability, authorized services, work experiences, and program needs.

• Experience working with teenagers, young adults, individuals with disabilities, or other populations requiring support.

• Ability to engage, motivate, and build positive relationships with young people.

• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.

• Ability to work independently in schools, workplaces, and community settings.

• Ability to complete electronic documentation accurately and on time.

• Availability during afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.

• Willingness to travel throughout the assigned service area.

• Basic…