Transition Coach

• Description The Transition Coach supports people with disabilities transition into competitive integrated employment from the training program to the employer site.
• The Transition Coach collaborates with Career Navigators to effectively deliver Aspire’s job training program, including classroom instruction, goal development, transition support services and job coaching during an internship.
• The Transition Coach partners with employers to build embracing and inclusive environments.
• Position Responsibilities: The following represents the primary position responsibilities.
• At the same time, other duties related to the organization may be assigned.
• Partner with Career Navigator to facilitate the training go both simulated work and soft skills development related to career readiness.
• Partner with Career Navigator to evaluate/assess students for interests, dreams, goals, skill strengths and areas of needed skill development.
• Identify and assist the students in developing strategies to overcome barriers to employment.
• Provide one-on-one support during internships and create a fade out plan to lead to independence.
• Provide support to facilitate successful transition into competitive integrated employment.
• Provide ongoing job support to ensure the success of placement while developing natural supports at each community-based work location.
• Create adaptive support as needed, including by not limited to, checklists, social stories, visual prompts and aids.
• Serve as a liaison between employers and the people at the worksite.
• Service as a point of contact for students and family members as needed.

Reports to this position: None

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in human services, Social Services or Education, preferred. Minimum one (1) year of related work experience Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Valid driver’s license with a good driving record Experience working with adults with disabilities preferred Knowledge of job coaching methods preferred

Competencies/Behaviors Communication – effectively communicate (oral and written) across all levels of the organization Maintain Confidentiality Interpersonal – engage with all people, team members, families and outside organizations in an engaging, courteous and tactful manner Organization – establish and manage priorities, mulit-task, concentrate in an environment with frequent interruptions and/ distractions. Facilitation –train in classrooms and simulated environments. Reporting – record information accurately and effectively, attention to detail and accuracy