JOB COACH
BDI is enhancing our community impact and fostering greater outcomes through the launch of Elevate Academy, a transformative career placement initiative. This innovative program combines workplace readiness, work adjustment training, and career pathway exploration with job placement and coaching. To ensure increased community Impact, Elevate Academy will be guided by a dedicated parent and employer task force, fostering collaboration and addressing real-world needs.
As a Job Coach / Skills Instructor for Elevate Academy, you play a vital part in the implementation and delivery of the program’s core components, including skill-building, job coaching, career pathway assessments, and hands-on training during internship rotations. Collaboration with business partners, employers, and the Elevate Academy team is essential to support participants in developing the necessary skills for employment success. Responsibilities include guiding participants through job placement, and onboarding, and providing personalized coaching to ensure long-term career success. By fostering connections between participants, parents, and employers, the Job Coach / Skills Instructor helps create sustainable career pathways and contributes to lasting community impact.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deliver targeted instruction and hands-on training to ensure Elevate Academy interns excel during internship rotations.
- Evaluate job tasks and design effective teaching tools to meet and exceed productivity and quality benchmarks.
- Implement innovative accommodations and assistive technology to maximize intern performance.
- Cultivate natural workplace supports that empower interns to achieve sustained success.
- Track, analyze, and share performance data to drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
- Partner with department teams to identify and deploy tools and techniques that enhance intern outcomes.
- Collaborate with the Elevate Academy Program Manager to secure and develop high-impact internship opportunities.
- Lead recruitment and selection efforts in partnership with the Steering Committee and Parent Task Force to attract top-tier interns.
- Coordinate and execute a streamlined yearly event calendar to ensure seamless program operations.
- Participate in Employment Planning Meetings to align interns’ career development with long-term goals.
- Strategically match interns to internships that align with their skills and career aspirations.
- Engage with managers and mentors to address challenges proactively and accelerate intern progress.
- Drive program success through flexibility and commitment to additional responsibilities as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree.
- A minimum of two years of relevant experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- Strong teaching skills, understanding of error-free learning techniques, and systematic instruction strategies.
- Comprehensive expertise in applying current best practices for transition planning and supported employment
- Experience in providing classroom and community-based training (real-world settings), with the ability to adjust curriculum and materials to meet the needs of participants and their various learning styles.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Purpose-Driven: Passionate about making a meaningful impact through mission-focused work.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe PDF, and Google Suite, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and collaboration.
- Master of Prioritization: Exceptional time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities while staying organized and focused.
- Innovative & Adaptive Problem-Solver: Skilled in critical thinking and creative problem-solving, with the ability to make agile decisions, adapt to individual needs, and adjust course in real time as situations evolve.
- Exceptional Communicator: Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of building trust and conveying ideas effectively.
- Inclusive Collaborator: Experienced in working with diverse individuals and families, fostering relationships built on respect and understanding.
- Self-Motivated Team Player: A proactive self-starter who thrives independently and contributes meaningfully to team success.
- Clear and Concise Communicator: Adept at synthesizing complex information and presenting it effectively to stakeholders, families, and individuals with disabilities.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Advocacy: Championing the needs and goals of participants and stakeholders with conviction and clarity.
- Ethics and Integrity: Upholding the highest standards of honesty and transparency, while proactively avoiding conflicts of interest.
- Effective Communication: Delivering clear, persuasive, and empathetic messaging across diverse audiences.
- Organization and Planning: Strategically coordinating resources and priorities to ensure seamless execution.
- Service Orientation: Demonstrating a genuine commitment to meeting the needs of participants and fostering positive experiences.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
- Personal computer, copy machine, facsimile machine, telephone/voicemail system, and other general office equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Work environment varies based on the location of the intern's job site.
- Routine on-site visits and community outreach engagements to foster stronger connections and ensure active collaboration with stakeholders.
- Providing comprehensive support to interns as they navigate diverse roles and work environments throughout their assignments.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Program trainers, job coaches, and volunteers
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position with expectations of a minimum 40-hour work week.
TRAVEL
Travel to schools, community events, etc..
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Job descriptions should not be construed as an employment contract or guarantee of employment.
Bobby Dodd Institute (BDI) is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug-Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. BDI is a Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Federal Contractor.
