Community Job Coach

Position Type:
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant
Date Posted:
2/7/2024
Location:
Bow High School
Date Available:
Immediately
Closing Date:
Until Filled
What does a community and Job Coach do?
Ultimately, a community and Job Coach aims to enable and empower students
with disabilities to fulfill their job function without persistent one-on-one
assistance. In addition, other activities that support an individual becoming an
independent and happy member of society through activities of daily living,
leisure and recreation.
Some key responsibilities of a Job Coach include:
? Connecting an individual's capabilities and interests to potential jobs
within their community.
? Coordinating with employers to secure employment and negotiate
customized job responsibilities on behalf of the individual.
? Facilitating job training for tasks specific to the individual's job function.
? Working with the individual as they adjust to their new role.
? Advocating for the individual throughout their employment period.
? Providing support while out in the community pursuing leisure activities.
? Identifying new leisure activities while building pro-social skills.
? Providing access to activities of daily living to support and grow
functional academics in the community setting.
? Collecting data on the progress of skill development.