Project Search Job Coach

Who is Easterseals Redwood?

Here at Easterseals Redwood, we believe that uniqueness is power. We change the way the world views and defines disability by making profound and positive differences in people's lives every day. In Greater Cincinnati, we do this with a focus on building a more diverse and inclusive workforce and community. We break down barriers for people with disabilities, veterans, and people with economic disadvantages. Easterseals Redwood is an engine for opportunity. It is one of the largest and most comprehensive human services providers in the region.

Beliefs: People First, High Expectations, and Forward Focus

Values: Courage, Tenacity, Growth, and Diversity

Why join Easterseals Redwood as a Project Search Job Developer/Lead Job Coach:

• Part-time schedule (27.5-30 hours per week, 8:30a-2p)
• Competitive Pay
• PTO and Extended Illness Time
• Health Insurance options
• 401 K Retirement Plan with a company match
• Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Disability Insurance options
• Education and Professional Development Assistance
• Free daily lunch (Kentucky campus)
• Humana Employee Assistance Plan
• 10 Paid holidays
• Growth Opportunities
  
  
  

About being a Project Search Job Developer/Lead Job Coach at Easterseals Redwood:

Provide job coaching, support, and training to students/interns participating in the Project SEARCH program as they work in job rotations at a community business site.

• Coach and train participants in the transition-based program as they work in various job rotations at employer job sites. Assist participants in learning new job tasks, assess work strengths and weaknesses, implement job modifications and accommodations as needed.
• Utilize training techniques through learning channels such as verbal prompting, visual prompting, forward chaining, etc. Adapts training techniques based upon participants strengths and needs.
• Assists students/interns in completing work assignments if and when they are unable to independently perform tasks.
• Attend Project SEARCH class room activities when requested by Project SEARCH instructor and assist students/ interns as needed with projects or assignments as they relate to their job rotations/ work, job development and preparation for employment.
• Schedule informational interviews and job shadows for students/interns while in the Project SEARCH program to help them determine job interests and directions to prepare for job development.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with schools, other youth serving organizations, and at community job sites.
• Educate and work with interns by helping them with identifying job leads, teaching resume writing techniques, teaching interviewing skills and assisting with the application process.
• Accompanies student/interns to employment sites and assists with communicating with managers, completing applications, scheduling interviews, and provides support through the interview process as needed.
• Encourages program participants to increase independent work skills by teaching job tasks, interpersonal skills, stress management, communication skills, and other job-related activities.
• Keeps accurate records by completing and maintaining required documentation including case notes, monthly summaries and reports, intake forms, activity logs, mileage reports and discharge summaries.
• Maintains knowledge and skills by attending meetings, seminars, trainings, and workshops.
• Maintains confidentiality of individual case records and other sensitive subject matter.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibit regular and predictable attendance. Performs other related duties as required.
  
  
  

What Easterseals Redwood needs from our Project Search Job Developer/Lead Job Coach:

• High school diploma. Some college preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
  
  
  

If you’re someone that is passionate about making a difference and would like the opportunity to do just that every day, a career at Easterseals Redwood may be for you. We are currently hiring and encouraging anyone interested in becoming part of an organization with a mission-driven, relationship-focused, joy-filled culture to apply.