Trailblazer Program Job Coach

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Omaha, NE

MMI UCEDD

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM;
Hours May Vary;
Some evenings and weekends

No remote/telecommuting opportunity

Assisting with UCEDD projects, job coaching, and administrative support for transition-based programming. Emphasis is placed upon job coaching and helping individuals ages 18-26 enhance their strengths and improve their working skills. The Trailblazers Program Job Coach works with students in a work‑place learning environment to improve their social skills and employment skills.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent; consideration for three years of related education/experience.
• 1 year experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; may consider three years of related education/experience.
• No required license.
• Required computer applications:
  Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook.
• Required other computer applications:
  Microsoft Teams, One Note, One Drive.
• Strong verbal and communication skills; ability to provide feedback to students in the moment; ability to work with individuals with disabilities and their families; excellent oral and written communication; ability to work with the disability advocacy community.

• Preferred previous job coaching experience.
• Preferred license: APSE Certification.
• Preferred additional knowledge, skills and abilities: (none specified).