Job Coach for the P.S.E and B.E.A.R.S Program

Job Details

Job no: 495519

Work Type: Staff Full-Time

Locations: Baton Rouge, LA

Categories: Adult Education, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Workforce Development & Education, Education

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC)

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Promoting Student Growth, Developing Employment Skills, and Encouraging Workplace Readiness

The Job Coach for the Program for Successful Employment (PSE) and B.E.A.R.S program provides direct, on-site support to students with cognitive and developmental disabilities in internship and employment settings. This position focuses on reinforcing job tasks, workplace behaviors, and skill development to promote student success. The Job Coach implements support strategies under the direction of the Transition Specialist and does not hold primary responsibility for coordination of placements or program planning.

Key Responsibilities

• 40% Provide job coaching and on-site support to students during internships and employment experiences, including modeling workplace behaviors, reinforcing job expectations, and supporting skill development.
• 20% Assist students in maintaining appropriate workplace behaviors, communication, and professionalism
• 15% Support instructional activities and workforce training in classroom, campus, and community-based environments as directed.
• 10% Document student performance, progress, challenges and communicate updates to the Transition Specialist.
• 10% Assist with implementation of work-based learning activities and support student engagement in assigned job sites.
• 5% Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Workforce Development, Education, Communication Studies, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a closely related field focused on job coaching or transition services.

Experience

• A minimum of two (1) years of experience providing job coaching, transition services, instructional support, or vocational training to individuals with cognitive or developmental disabilities.
• Experience supporting students or adults in workplace readiness, internships, or community-based employment settings.