Job Summary
Supports work experience opportunities for Special Education students. Maintains liaisons with community businesses and organizations; recruits presenters; develops pre-employment and employment skills; provides information and/or direction to students; and promotes programs with staff and parents.
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Essential Functions
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Percent of Job
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1. Counsels students in job search skills for the purpose of informing them of employment and career options.
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15%
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2. Coaches and assists students in vocational skills (work requirements, interviewing skills, self-determination, and job performance) to enhance their readiness/job performance.
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15%
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3. Assesses student preferences and interests through detailed interviews of students, parents, teachers and reviews of appropriate school and agency records, maintains a student portfolio.
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10%
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4. Plans transportation and travel training for students as needed.
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10%
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5. Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees to convey and/or gather information required to maintain program knowledge and support district guidelines.
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10%
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6. Arranges for parents/students to link with community agencies for eligibility of services and support.
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10%
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7. Maintains confidential and non-confidential records to document activities and/or provide reliable information pertinent to student performance.
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10%
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8. Acts as advocate for students with disabilities in all communication with employers, fellow employees, parents, teachers, and agency personnel.
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10%
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9. Monitors student performance in a variety of worksites according to program guidelines (visits job sites, obtains employee evaluation, and serves as a liaison between employer and student). Identifies additional training on techniques and methods for maintaining solid work habits.
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10%
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10. Performs other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
Open Requirements: Must have: (1) Two (2) years responsible experience such as Teachers Aide, Counselor, Occupational Specialist, etc. working with moderately or severely handicapped students; OR, (2) Two (2) years college level training (24 semester hours) in the following fields: special education, rehabilitation, psychology or social work. Must operate an automobile and may be required to furnish an automobile in good condition for use on City business for which mileage compensation will be paid.
Promotional Requirements: NA
Licensing/Certification/Registration: A valid Florida Driver’s License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Knowledge of multiple learning styles
- Knowledge of learning styles of students with disabilities
- Knowledge of industry practices and procedures
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to develop thorough worksite profiles
- Ability to effectively manage behaviors of student-employees in difficult situations
- Ability to organize, coordinate, and document all job coach services
- Ability to develop training programs using systems for individualized instruction
- Ability to work holidays, weekends, or nights (with flexible scheduling of 40 hour work week) to correspond with student job schedules
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Legend:
0% = No Requirement (N)
1-20% = Some Requirement 1-2 hours per day (S)
21-50% = Moderate Requirement 2.5 – 4 hours per day (M)
51-79% = Great Requirement 4.5-6 hours per day (G)
80-100% = Constant Requirement 6.5 hours or more per day (C)
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Physical Requirements/Movement:
Lift Light (11 to 20 lbs.) items or awkward weights (S)
See (C)
Hear (G)
Talk (G)
Sit (S)
Walk (G)
Stand (M)
Grasp (S)
Fine hand & finger movements (S)
Repetitive arm and hand motion (M)
Color perception necessary (M)
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Push/pull movements (M)
Bend/stoop (S)
Reach above/below the waist (S)
Twist (S)
Crawl (S)
Kneel (S)
Crouch (S)
Squat (S)
Climb/high places/ladders/scaffolding (S)
Operate equipment (S) – Cash registers, adding machines, computers
Operate motor vehicle (M)
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Work Conditions:
Office environment (G)
Significant changes in temperature/humidity (S)
Hot (S)
Cold (S)
Dusty (S)
Exposure to outdoor elements (S)
Noisy conditions (S)
Hazardous substances (N)
Chemical exposure (N)
Bleach, soaps, water (S)
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Gloves necessary (S) - Handling food
Solvents (S) – Auto detail
Grease or oils (S) – Food service and landscaping maintenance
Fumes/Gases (S) – Auto detailing and landscaping maintenance
Moving/Mechanical hazards (N)
Electrical energy (S)
Use of electrical/power tools (S) – Drills, sanders
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Note: many of the Physical Requirements and Working Conditions are associated with working with students in various occupational training environments and reflect the potential for exposure, rather than a constant and/or daily exposure.
Note: The essential functions, physical demands, and working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. |