Job Experience Training (JET) Coach

Atlantis Academy, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking a Job Experience Training (JET) Coach to join our award-winning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor, and a stellar work ethic We Should Talk! ??

As a Job Experience Training (JET) Coach, you will supervise students and young adults with disabilities in non-paid and/or paid vocational programs in an off-site business facility, enabling students to gain employable skills.

? Responsibilities Include:

• Implementing curriculum (including all on-site and community-based instruction) consistent with the students transition plan to meet students goals and objectives and under the supervision of the teacher or program director.
• Performing job coaching duties as assigned, by assisting in the training of students or young adults in the community or in job sites in appropriate work behavior and specific skills.
• Consulting with the teacher and director on the progress of students and the implementation of instructional/vocational plans.
• Modeling appropriate work maturity skills including but not limited to professional working relationships with business partners and agencies.
• Assisting teacher and director for the purpose of supporting lesson plans and/or developing students vocational skills.
• Assisting students and young adults with disabilities in one-on-one or small group situations on skills related to performing specific job tasks.
• Supporting students and young adults with disabilities to develop interpersonal skills necessary in the workplace.
• Assisting teacher and director in assessing the students strengths and needs as it relates to vocational skills, social skills, independent living skills, etc.
• Ensuring safety is maintained in the work or community environment at all times through close observation and monitoring of students, maintaining close physical proximity, remaining alert at all times, and using analytical forethought to proactively intervene in potentially unsafe situations.
• Coordinating employer and program partners for the purpose of meeting the work education objectives.
• Counseling students in job search skills for the purpose of informing them of employment and career options.
• Monitoring student performance in a variety of work sites according to program guidelines (e.g., visit job sites, obtains employer evaluations, serves as a liaison between employer and student, etc.) for the purpose of identifying areas requiring additional training on techniques and methods for maintaining solid work habits.
• Monitoring student performance in a variety of community settings to assist students in developing functional and daily living skills.
• Collecting, recording, and maintaining data required by student programs as assigned by the teacher and/or director.
• Transporting students, using a program vehicle, to and from the work site and/or community site.
• Tutoring students in vocational skills (e.g., work requirements, interviewing skills, self-determination, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing their readiness for employment.
• Complying with all company policies/procedures and regulatory requirements and reporting any known or suspected violations to his/her supervisor or through other means identified in company policy.
• Attending all mandatory meetings and training sessions as required.
• Assuring cleanliness and orderliness of the program by assisting in cleaning, filing, and preparing materials.
• Assisting in all security, maintenance, and safety functions as required for the overall facility.
• Participating as a team member and promoting a positive work environment by demonstrating cooperation, compromise, and appropriate expression of opinion and by treating others with consideration, courtesy, and respect.
• Assisting with other classroom or work site functions and special assignments as directed, including but not limited to, substitute teaching.
• Assisting with the planning and preparation of educational materials and activities.

? Qualifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Associate's degree or higher in related field preferred.
• Valid Fl drivers license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company-approved crisis management procedures.
• Prior experience working with young adults with autism and/or related disabilities.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as student records, employee handbooks, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and policy/procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of computer and technological applications as related to specific job functions.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply concepts of basic math. Working knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Atlantis Academyis a division ofChanceLight Education, the nations leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than240,000 student lives!

?? Learn more about our history, our mission, and the program services we provide by visiting the links below:

• https://bit.ly/OurChancelightStory
• https://bit.ly/LoveAtlantisAcademy

As a member of the ChanceLight family you will be provided with the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment!

? Additional Perks and Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Virtual Medical Visits
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• 401k Options
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development
• And So Much More!

If you're ready to start changing the direction of students' lives by providing them the opportunity to create successful, independent futures this is yourChance!

Join us and start making a genuine difference in the lives of children TODAY!

Careers, With ChanceLight ?? Work. With Purpose.

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Education

• High School or better

• Associates or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver Licenses

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)