Project Search Lead Job Coach​/Developer

PROJECT SEARCH LEAD JOB COACH/JOB DEVELOPER - Full Time

Who is Easterseals Redwood? At Easterseals Redwood, we believe in the power of purpose and the power of work
. We empower children and adults with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing disadvantages in our region to live full and meaningful lives. Our programs are designed to meet individuals where they are -- to enrich education, expand employment, enhance health, and elevate our communities.

By 2030, 10,000 people each year will say Easterseals Redwood makes their lives better. As one of the largest human service providers in the region, our team members won’t rest until every one of us is valued, respected, and accepted.

Our Values:
Believe in people, Joy, Inclusion, Curiosity, Impact, and Courage

• Competitive salary, flexible schedules!
• PTO and Extended Illness Time
• Health Insurance options
• 401 K Retirement Plan with a company match
• Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Disability Insurance options
• Education and Professional Development Assistance
• Free daily lunch (Kentucky campus)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 10 Paid holidays
• Public Service Loan Eligible Employer
• Growth Opportunities, inclusive environment, supportive management!

Provide job coaching and skills training support to students/interns participating in the Project Search program as they work in job rotations at an employer site. Support part time coaches daily at Project Search sites. Provide job placement/development services to Project SEARCH students/interns towards the end of the school year. Assist in all aspects of job search and obtaining competitive community employment by the end of program completion.

Manage Job Development case load and job coaching case load simultaneously. Complete all required agency and program specific paperwork including intake, releases, daily job coaching and/or job development notes, and program plans.

• Coach and train participants in the transition-based program as they work in various job rotations at employer job sites. Assist participants in learning new job tasks, assess work strengths and weaknesses, implement job modifications and accommodations as needed.
• Utilize training techniques through learning channels such as verbal prompting, visual prompting, forward chaining, etc. Adapt training techniques based upon participants strengths and needs.
• Assist students/interns in completing work assignments if and when they are unable to independently perform tasks.
• Attend Project SEARCH classroom activities when requested by Project SEARCH instructor and assist students/interns as needed with projects or assignments as they relate to their job rotations/ work, job development and preparation for employment.
• Schedule informational interviews and job shadows for students/interns while in the Project SEARCH program to help them determine job interests and directions to prepare for job development.

• Minimum of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in the field of developmental disabilities;
• Or relevant experience on a year-for-year basis, or credentialing that substitutes for the educational requirement.

If you’re someone that is passionate about making a difference and would like the opportunity to do just that every day, a career at Easterseals Redwood may be for you. We are currently hiring and encouraging anyone interested in becoming part of an organization with a mission-driven, relationship-focused, joy-filled culture to apply.

• We are a drug-free workplace.