Title:  VR Job Coach - Temporary

Overview

Voc Rehab Vermont is recruiting for a Job Coach. The VR Job Coach will provide time limited on-site support for consumers with disabilities in education and or training settings. This position may provide support prior to, during and/or after a consumer's work schedule including on-site and off-site support. This might include direct, one-to-one support at job sites as well as tutoring or coaching at workshops or classes. This position may provide hands-on job training in a workplace in order to help the consumer become fully independent. After the consumer has become stable on the job the VR Job Coach may provide periodic check-ins with the consumer and/or their supervisor. The work schedule will vary based on specific training needs of consumers. Availability to work occasional night/weekend hours may be required. Office to office travel to visit with consumers will be expected once pandemic related virtual only services are lifted.

Who May Apply

This position, VR Job Coach - Temporary (Job Requisition #29022), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours, and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Maria Burt at Maria.Burt@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

 

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS:  Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.  In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and six (6) months or more of work or volunteer experience in human services, customer service, or a related field requiring considerable personal interactions. 

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.