Pre-Employment Transition Services (ESC) Pre-ETS Career Coach

Crossroads Rehabilitation Center - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Indianapolis, IN

Social Assistance

About the position

At Easterseals Crossroads, we envision a community with 100 percent equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities. To achieve our vision, we serve and advocate for people with disabilities and their families. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging. Together we are building and sustaining an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates differences. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, ethnicity, national origin, genetic information, disability, body type, or veteran status. This policy applies to all employment practices including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and termination. Join Our Team as a Pre-ETS Career Coach! Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of high school students with diverse disabilities? The transition from high school can be challenging for students and their families as they move into post-high school life. Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) is an exciting program that provides students with the knowledge and hands-on experience they need before leaving high school. If you are a self-driven, organized disability advocate, then this is the position for you! As a Pre-ETS Career Coach, you'll provide hands-on, individualized instruction, engage with students in schools and the community, develop career exploration and work-based learning opportunities, and collaborate with schools, families, and employers. This position requires some travel to various high schools and community partners. The Pre-ETS Career Coach provides direct services to high school students both in their schools and within the community. Instruction is individualized based on student needs as outlined by WIOA regulations, encompassing the following areas: career exploration and counseling, work-based learning, workplace readiness, instruction in self-advocacy, and post-secondary education counseling. You will be a key player in their journey towards independence and success, enjoying a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on, individualized instruction to high school students.
• Engage with students in schools and the community.
• Develop career exploration and work-based learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with schools, families, and employers to support student success.
• Administer initial assessments to determine students' baselines in service areas.
• Create individualized plans for each student with specific goals.
• Provide services to students individually and/or in groups.
• Engage with employers to develop work-based learning opportunities for students.
• Supervise students in schools and community settings.
• Document all services provided to students in a timely manner.
• Participate in IEP meetings to assist with effective transition planning.
• Utilize and adapt existing curricula to meet student needs.
• Create student portfolios with resumes and related information.
• Administer exit assessments for students completing Pre-ETS services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred (relevant experience may substitute for degree).
• Experience working with high school students and/or students with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Passion for advocacy and education.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (HSA or FSA)
• Generous paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Employer-provided life and disability insurance
• Pension with employer contribution
• 403(b) with employer match