Job Coach - Education

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and teens? Are you looking for a new challenge with real purpose? The Bancroft School is currently looking for a Job Coach in Mt Laurel NJ, in this role you'll support children with autism and disabilities and empower them to realize their best life.

About The Bancroft School:

The Bancroft School is a unique educational program that aims to empower students with autism by providing teachable moments throughout their day. In addition to traditional academic subjects, the program also focuses on daily living and social skills. Art and music, along with Adaptive Physical Education and Enrichment activities and an activity pool for water safety, swim instruction, and recreation are all part of the Bancroft experience.

Position Summary:
As a member of the education team, provides ongoing job assessment, job development, skills training, and on-site job coaching to students to identify, maintain, and enhance community-based employment both on- and off-campus.

Performs activities associated with the ongoing job development of students to best match the job preferences and needs of both the student and the prospective employer:

• Conducts job assessments on an ongoing basis with students to identify individual job preferences, interests, abilities, and satisfaction for subsequent individual and group work assignments;
• Identifies and proactively approaches prospective employer organizations to encourage the employment of students within their organizations; e.g., serves on academic business committees, accesses existing employer database/network, attends job fairs, etc.;
• In consort with prospective employers, surveys, develops, and documents job openings for matching to students; conducts/coordinates and evaluates job sampling activities and on-site tours of employer job site to determine job suitability;
• Works one-on-one with students to identify individual career goals, document career development plan, encourage progressive career growth, develop a resume, accompany students to job interviews, provide support in completing job applications, etc. Supports and provides information to students regarding Social Security benefits, Unemployment benefits, etc., and refers students to appropriate agency/issue specialist, as needed.

2. Provides individual job coaching and mentoring to students to encourage and support social integration and the development of natural supports at employer job sites:

• Provides support to students at employer job site with job training needs; e.g., explaining employer organization's policies and procedures, providing orientation regarding job structure and management's performance expectations, reorienting persons served to job and management changes, providing instruction regarding proper utilization of equipment, explaining appropriate personal appearance and attire at job site, etc.;
• Facilitates the social integration of students into the existing employer job site; strives to build and maintain effective on-the-job work relationships to encourage the development of natural supports for persons served and coworkers and promote a level of acceptance in the workplace;
• Provides sensitivity training and support to employers and coworkers when the need is identified or when specifically requested by employer;
• Provides safety instruction to students in the workplace and within the community to ensure a safe and secure work environment;
• Provides ongoing follow-along supports to students, employer, and coworkers up through graduation.

3.Maintains all levels of supervision for students at specific job site as outlined in the Individual Education Plan (IEP). Follows established Bancroft policies and procedures and maintains compliance with Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and N.J. Department of Education (DOE) regulations, applicable state/local/federal regulations, Department of Labor (DOL) regulations, and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards at all times.

High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of direct experience working in an educational environment, or, 30 college credits with six months of related work experience, or, a Bachelor's degree in a related field are required. Prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred. Successful completion and certification in Employment Specialist Training, sponsored by UMDNJ in cooperation with DDD, preferred. Related work experience in employment services preferred. Minimum of two years of experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities required.

Bancroft stands strong against racism and hate of all kinds and supports actions leading to respect, equality, fairness and peace. We advocate for and embrace an inclusive and just world. One world. For everyone. We work with heart, respect and collaboration. We are communicators, listeners, problem solvers, partners and collaborators. Bring your authentic self to our team.