Career Coach
The Career Coach provides career development and employment support to students with disabilities by facilitating career exploration, skill development, and job placement through collaboration with schools, families, and community partners. This role involves coordinating transition services, advocating for students, and maintaining accurate documentation to support meaningful employment outcomes.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Teaching.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Position summary
Confidential Client is seeking a Career Coach to provide career development and employment support services to students with disabilities through school-based and community partnerships. The Career Coach will help students explore career paths, build workplace skills, coordinate with schools and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), and support transition to meaningful employment.
What You’ll Do
- Support students in identifying career interests and setting employment goals
- Deliver Pre-Employment Transition Services (individual and group)
- Develop and support internships and other work-based learning opportunities
- Teach workplace readiness, self-determination, and job skills
- Serve as the primary point of contact in assigned schools and attend IEP/case conferences as needed
- Coordinate with school staff, VR counselors, families, and community partners
- Assist with supported employment and placement assistance programs
- Identify and recommend job accommodations and workplace supports
- Maintain accurate service records, track student progress, and report outcomes
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required (Bachelor’s degree in human services preferred)
- Minimum one year of related experience OR a Bachelor’s degree in human services
- Experience working with students or individuals with disabilities preferred
- Knowledge of transition services, workforce development, or education systems preferred
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule
- Competence with basic computer systems (e.g., Google Workspace, documentation systems)
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance
Certifications & Training
- CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens certification
- Certified Restraint Training
- Core B certification
- Completion of required agency and regulatory trainings (e.g., Human Rights, Safety, Medication Administration)
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly wage: $16–$18 per hour
- $350 sign-on bonus eligible position
- Hourly, non-exempt; Full-time schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (may require flexible hours based on school/student needs)
- Local and in-state travel required
Work environment & travel
- Frequent travel between schools, community sites, and office settings
- Ability to work flexible or non-standard hours as needed for student supports
- Frequent movement in varied settings; some local driving required
Additional information
- For more information, contact Taylor Garrison at 812-738-3198.
- Confidential Client is a Drug-Free Workplace, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and a strong advocate of workforce diversity, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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