Project Search Job Coach

Project Search Job Coach - Part Time

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

Why join Easterseals Redwood as a part-time Project Search Job Coach:

• Free daily lunch (Kentucky campus)
• Growth opportunities, inclusive environment, values-driven leadership!
• Competitive salary, flexible schedules!

Provide job coaching, support, and training to students/interns participating in the Project SEARCH program as they work in job rotations at a community business site.

• 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. Adapts training techniques based upon participants strengths and needs.
• Assists 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.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with schools, other youth serving organizations, and at community job sites.
• Educate and work with interns by helping them with identifying job leads, teaching resume writing techniques, teaching interviewing skills and assisting with the application process.
• Accompanies student/interns to employment sites and assists with communicating with managers, completing applications, scheduling interviews, and provides support through the interview process as needed.
• Encourages program participants to increase independent work skills by teaching job tasks, interpersonal skills, stress management, communication skills, and other job-related activities.
• Keeps accurate records by completing and maintaining required documentation including case notes, monthly summaries and reports, intake forms, activity logs, mileage reports and discharge summaries.
• Maintains knowledge and skills by attending meetings, seminars, trainings, and workshops.
• Maintains confidentiality of individual case records and other sensitive subject matter.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibit regular and predictable attendance. Performs other related duties as required.
• Manages change in a well-planned manner consistent with Easterseals Redwood culture and capability to respond to change.
• Possesses critical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Communicates effectively with individuals and/or groups in both private and public environments.
• Makes timely and effective decisions in the absence of perfect information.
• Demonstrates flexibility when seeking solutions.
• Demonstrates appropriate culture in alignment with the Easterseals Redwood mission, vision, philosophy, values and standards.
• Values cultural diversity and best recognizes and utilizes individual abilities, skills, and characteristics when collaborating with others to complete work tasks.
• Employs active listening skills and effective time management skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication skills to foster positive working relationships with others.
• Seeks agreement between internal and external stakeholders to meet the interests of all parties.
• Promotes effective business and public relations for the agency by representing Redwood on request.

• High school diploma. Some college preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.