Job Description

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Pre-employment Job Coach through our partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU)!

LOCATIONS:

• Chester County, PA wide needs, however we currently have openings in the Phoenixville, Downingtown, West Grove, and Coatesville areas.

SCHEDULE:

• Monday – Friday, up to 5.25 hours per day for 180 days per year. Our year runs from late August – early/mid-June following a typical school schedule.
  • Summer work may be available for this position if interested. It is not required.
• Work hours varies by location but are up to 5.25 hours per day for up to 26.25 hours per week.
  • Please note that this position would take place during the school day, not after school or on weekends.

SUMMARY:

Pre-employment Job coaches accompany students one on one, or in small groups to community business partners to:

• Teach students soft skills/employment readiness skills in a community-based location given real life, hands-on experiences.
• Identify the student’s interests and strengths
• Assist students in gaining confidence in their abilities
• Develop work behaviors, problem solving skills, social skills, teamwork and independence
• Collect data/information on 28 attributes that is shared with student and IEP team for skill development and goal planning

Pre-employment Job Coaches may either meet students at the workplace or be required to drive students in CCIU vans.

Requirements

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma OR equivalency
• Experience working with secondary aged students - preferred
• Experience with autism and / or other special needs - preferred
• Experience working with data collection for special education - preferred
• Willingness to work in several areas of Chester County
• Current Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required (conducted prior to hire by CCRES)

CREDENTIALS:

(Clearances and TB current within 12 months)

• PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
• PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
• PA Department of Education FBI – Use code 1KG6XN
• TB Screening
• Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts

Benefits

• Benefits for employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible to enroll in Medical, Dental & Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, FlexCare, Short-Term disability and Life insurance
• CCRES 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan – 3% matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition discounts with area collegiate partners
• Milestone service award (5 years, 10 years, 15 years)
• Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays

ABOUT CCRES

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work in partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) to provide the highest quality behavioral health services to individuals with special needs.

***Pre-employment Job Coaches pay rate starts at $21.68/hr progressing to $24/hr***

CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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