Job Coach at New Hope Services Inc – Hanover, Indiana

Overview

New Hope Services (NHS) is proudly celebrating 65 years of service to Southern Indiana and our extended service area. NHS has built the capacity to provide a full continuum of human services from child and family support through ability services. Our unique expertise in developing affordable housing allows us to also partner with the communities we serve to have an even greater positive economic and community development impact.

Job Coach - FT or PT - Jefferson and Switzerland County

Starting Rate: $17.00/hour

Planning

• Serve as a “point of contact” in the schools regarding all aspects of the program
• Participate in planning of transition/career fairs at participating schools

Development

• Provide support in identifying adaptations and job accommodations for students and employers
• Provide benefits information and connect students with resources to provide a full benefits analysis and technical support, if needed
• Partner with and assist school staff on skill development and student self-determination training using identified curricula

Support

• Be fully embedded in the school and school culture focusing on quality employment outcomes for students in this program
• Support collaborative partners to develop and facilitate immersed internships/work experiences for students
• Attend monthly Career Coaches’ conference calls and as needed, local or statewide collaborative meetings
• Support school staff and students/families at case conferences of students participating in transition planning, as necessary to enhance school staff’s ability to build capacity
• Participate in Pre-Employment Transition Services in one on one and/or group settings

Advocacy

• Act as liaison with providers who are part of the collaborative to promote students’ choices, coordinate job matches, and identify support needs for the students
• Partner with IN*SOURCE staff to help families understand the process, help navigate the system, raise expectations around employment, and mentor as needed

Assurance

• Conduct weekly data collection and monitor outcomes on students engaged in the program
• Model “best practices” for school personnel as they build competency in the various transition skill areas
• Provide information for transition Individual Education Plan (IEP) process and participate in IEP meetings to assist in effective transition planning and implementation as needed

• Must be able to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays and have the ability to deal positively with all people who are in contact with the agency
• Knowledge of transition practices from school to adult life, person-centered planning, self-determination and community support services
• Knowledge of benefits planning and work incentive programs or willingness to learn
• Good computer skills, oral and written communication skills, and organizational skills
• Membership in professional, business, or community organizations is an asset
• Must be able to keep accurate documentation
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license, proof of insurance coverage per company policy, and have a vehicle that is reliable for transportation of consumers

EDUCATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related discipline preferred or related experience
• Must meet the minimum level of competency for an employment specialist including experience in special education, supported employment, and/or transition service delivery.

*Equal Opportunity Employer