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POSITION SUMMARY: To be fully engaged in demonstrating I-Care Values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) by providing training and support for students with disabilities, business co-workers, families, and school district personnel to ensure success during the work site rotations and/or a competitive job.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. Performs Job Coaching and job development at any HealthFirst facility or local employer within the Brevard County community throughout the year.
2. Identify and define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions as related to a student intern's specific job rotation or offsite/outside employment and training.
3. Perform specific job analysis, task analysis, and job matching activities.
4. Coach students in the areas of grooming, hygiene, communication, interviewing, and appropriate behaviors as they relate to successful employment.
5. Communicate with Project Search Team to make final decisions regarding any issues that may affect student success at a worksite rotation and at offsite employer.
6. Provide professional, courteous communication and information to customers.
7. Ability to be flexible with work shifts as needed, including hours and days, to meet the employment needs of student interns.
8. Ensure the safety of the students in the various work site rotations or environments within Health First, Inc. and offsite at employers. This may include a wide variety of departments, offices, and classroom community environments.
9. Adhere to all legal requirements concerning the safety and welfare of the interns.
10. Protect the confidentiality of business information unless disclosure serves a professional purpose within the scope of the program or is required by law.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School Diploma or other combination of education and experience may be considered
Licensure: Possess a valid driver's license.
Certification: Pass Vocational Rehabilitation best practices supported employment part one and
introduction social security work incentives part 2 within two months from the start date.
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours and schedule based on the student's needs.
• Able to drive throughout Brevard County.
• Pass appropriate school board requirements and screenings.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School Diploma or other combination of education and experience may be considered
Work Experience: 1 year successful work with students.
Licensure: Florida Driver's License
Certification: Pass Vocational Rehabilitation best practices supported employment part one and
introduction social security work incentives part 2
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Coach students challenged with a disability
• Work independently or within the team environment
• Keep accurate documentation
• Able to motivate students
• Possess good communication skills with professionals, families, and students
• Able to build and maintain relationships with students, professionals and families
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Majority of time involves sitting or standing; occasional walking, bending, stooping
• Long periods of computer time or at workstation
• Light work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without
assistance.
• May be exposed to inside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting
and/or low to moderate noise
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Workspace may vary from open to confined; on site or remote
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require
use of personal vehicle.
POSITION SUMMARY: To be fully engaged in demonstrating I-Care Values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) by providing training and support for students with disabilities, business co-workers, families, and school district personnel to ensure success during the work site rotations and/or a competitive job.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. Performs Job Coaching and job development at any HealthFirst facility or local employer within the Brevard County community throughout the year.
2. Identify and define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions as related to a student intern's specific job rotation or offsite/outside employment and training.
3. Perform specific job analysis, task analysis, and job matching activities.
4. Coach students in the areas of grooming, hygiene, communication, interviewing, and appropriate behaviors as they relate to successful employment.
5. Communicate with Project Search Team to make final decisions regarding any issues that may affect student success at a worksite rotation and at offsite employer.
6. Provide professional, courteous communication and information to customers.
7. Ability to be flexible with work shifts as needed, including hours and days, to meet the employment needs of student interns.
8. Ensure the safety of the students in the various work site rotations or environments within Health First, Inc. and offsite at employers. This may include a wide variety of departments, offices, and classroom community environments.
9. Adhere to all legal requirements concerning the safety and welfare of the interns.
10. Protect the confidentiality of business information unless disclosure serves a professional purpose within the scope of the program or is required by law.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School Diploma or other combination of education and experience may be considered
Licensure: Possess a valid driver's license.
Certification: Pass Vocational Rehabilitation best practices supported employment part one and
introduction social security work incentives part 2 within two months from the start date.
Job Description
Page 2 of 2
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours and schedule based on the student's needs.
• Able to drive throughout Brevard County.
• Pass appropriate school board requirements and screenings.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School Diploma or other combination of education and experience may be considered
Work Experience: 1 year successful work with students.
Licensure: Florida Driver's License
Certification: Pass Vocational Rehabilitation best practices supported employment part one and
introduction social security work incentives part 2
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Coach students challenged with a disability
• Work independently or within the team environment
• Keep accurate documentation
• Able to motivate students
• Possess good communication skills with professionals, families, and students
• Able to build and maintain relationships with students, professionals and families
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Majority of time involves sitting or standing; occasional walking, bending, stooping
• Long periods of computer time or at workstation
• Light work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without
assistance.
• May be exposed to inside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting
and/or low to moderate noise
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Workspace may vary from open to confined; on site or remote
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require
use of personal vehicle.
