Job Coach

at  Latham Centers

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A VOCATIONAL AIDE!

Are you passionate about guiding students toward vocational success and independence? We’re looking for motivated individuals to join us in planning and providing tailored instruction, support, and positive role modeling to students. As a Vocational Aide, you’ll identify strengths and interests, utilize community resources, and collaborate with our Career Services Manager to create personalized vocational plans for students ages 14 and up, aligning with their Individual Educational Plans.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma
• A valid driver’s license
• The ability to physically intervene in instances of extreme behavior to ensure the safety for students and staff.

• Identify strengths and interests of employment for individual student population
• Serve as job coach for campus-related employment
• Serve as job coach for community-based employment
• Maintain relationships with community-based employers
• Assess job performance for student population and report on IEP-based goals/benchmarks
• Assist and support students with their employment responsibilities.
• Implement all support/behavior plans for students.
• Attend mandatory trainings and keep certifications current.
• Provide therapeutic crisis intervention when needed.
• Any work assigned shall be related to the Employee’s normal duties, except for occasional emergencies.
  Fluent English speaking and writing skills, empathy and the ability to listen, good time management skills and professional appearance and demeanor are all required for this position.