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NEOGOV · 5 hours ago

Transition Coach - Richland Area Office

Richland County, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$37K/yr - $48K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Transition Coach for the Vocational Rehabilitation Department of South Carolina. This role involves collaborating with counselors to assist transition students with work experiences, coordinating with employers for job opportunities, and providing job coaching and support to students.

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Responsibilities

Collaborating with the counselors to assist with Pre-Employment Transition Services specifically geared toward preparing transition students for work experiences

Coordinating with the Business Development Specialist (BDS) to make new and existing employer contacts to secure work-based learning experiences, to include job shadowing, job tryout, internship, summer employment, school-based work experiences and other community-based evaluation opportunities for transition students

Assisting in coaching and monitoring students participating in JRT services during the summer

Preparing consumers to have an effective job search by providing instruction, personal and peer support, networking opportunities, and provision of employment resources

Providing direct job placement and follow-up for all student consumers who require assistance

Supporting students identified as requiring supported employment services by providing job coaching support services and supported employment services such as job matching, job analysis, intensive on-the-job training, social skills training, identification of natural supports, and follow up services including assisting in the identification of an extended service provider

Providing on-going support during the transition of student's initial job adjustment and monitor progress regarding work performance and document consumer's adjustment

Providing job coaching for applicants participating in Trial Work Experiences (TWE)

Qualification

Vocational EvaluationRehabilitation CounselingTechnical EducationPsychologyJob CoachingJob PlacementMonitoring ProgressPersonal SupportNetworkingCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Vocational Evaluation, Rehabilitation Counseling, Technical or Adult Education, or Psychology, and two years of rehabilitation or related experience

A high school diploma and related experience may substitute for the required bachelor's degree

If invited to interview, please obtain your Official 10 year driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles to bring with you

Official transcripts will be required to verify college degree