18+ Program Job Coach - IDEA Thrive (Immediate Opening)

Role Mission: Job Coach(es) help young adults in the 18+ program learn, accommodate, and perform work and daily living duties. Working with young adults in small groups, Job Coach(es) will utilize Teacher assessments outlining young adults strengths and needs to assist the teacher in determining the tasks assigned to each individual in the 18+ program. Job Coach(es) will work with young adults in the classroom and at the jobsite; ensuring what is taught in the classroom is transferred to actual skills at the job site, providing on the spot feedback and assistance to the young adult(s). Job Coach(es) will also teach Industry Based Certifications through IDEA’s partnership with South Texas College and ensure all instruction is tailored to the students’ level of rigor.

What We Offer

Compensation: 

• Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $16.00 for 0 years of experience and $22.50
• Hourly co-teachers earnings are paid out over a 12-month period

Other Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:

• Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to​ 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.

Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

What You Bring -- Competencies

Qualifications:

• Education: At least 48 college hours required, bachelor’s degree preferred  
• Experience: Experience working with students with cognitive and/or pervasive developmental disabilities strongly preferred  

• Licenses or Certifications: Willingness to pursue a Special Education teaching certification preferred

IDEA 18+ Program Job Coaches with a bachelor’s degree are eligible to enroll in the IDEA Special Education Certification Program (ISECP), an alternative certification program facilitated by South Texas Transition to Teaching (SOTEX). The goal of the program is for all participants to gain a special education certification and become future special education teachers at IDEA. 

What You’ll Do -- Accountabilities

Ensure successful implementation of transitional experiences so 100% of enrolled young adults meet 90% of their IEP goals

• Collaborate with Teacher to develop real world opportunities aligned to student’s IEP goals, which will allow authentic practice
• Read, analyze, and respond to IEP data tracking to prioritize the highest leverage next action steps
• Participate in highly effective data conversations with young adults, parents, and community stakeholders to increase young adult IEP, transition, and post-secondary outcomes

100% of Transitional Plans are implemented with fidelity

• Collaborate regularly with internal and external stakeholders (WFS, VR, STC, job-sites) to discuss individual transition plans and create action plans to keep the young adult on track
• Collaborate and communicate with young adults and their guardians regularl