Job Coach - Mapleton School

Devereux • Malvern, PA

433d • $38,480 - $43,867 • Onsite

About The Position

The Job Coach position at Devereux involves working directly with adolescents and young adults who have emotional support and behavioral health diagnoses. The role focuses on assisting these individuals in transitioning from school-based programming to community and post-education life, emphasizing vocational skills and independence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, social work, or related field preferred
• High school diploma required
• Two years experience working with adolescents and young adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or behavior disorders in a transition and employment setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop activities to support the transition of students from childhood to adulthood
• Directly supervise, train, and coach students within the school and community job sites
• Work with students to achieve a level of accomplishment and productivity that allows for greater employment independence
• Work with a team to assess skills and level of functioning/participation and document progress and involvement of students
• Provide information and input based on level of participation, functioning and progress to goals

Benefits

• Pay-rate: $18.50 - $21.09 based upon education and experience
• A multi-disciplinary and supportive educational environment
• The opportunity to work with a variety of functioning levels within small classes and great teacher/student ratios
• Clinical approaches to behavior management including interactions with BCBA's
• Strong community connections for job/skill training opportunities
• Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED