Easterseals Academy is a therapeutic school that provides schooling for children with an autism spectrum disorder, emotional disability, developmental delay, or intellectual disability. School districts refer students to Easterseals Academy where the schools provide an alternative school placement for these students to help them to achieve independence. Easterseals Academy has three campuses: Chicago, Machesney Park, and Tinley Park.

For more information about our organization, please visit us online at www.eastersealschicago.org.

The primary responsibilities of the Job Coach is to provide support and assistance in the area of community training and/ or community employment for the transition program and adult vocational program throughout the year.

This position is located at the Easterseals Academy - Machesney Park Campus at 8301 Mitchell Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115.   

MAJOR FUNCTIONS/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Keep up to date with the transition process for people with disabilities.
• Provide/ schedule transportation to/from community training sites. 
• Provide individualized support to students/ clients in community training opportunities. 
• Consistently record performance data using individualized data tracking systems in conjunction with community placement profiles.
• Maintain consistent communication with employer/ community job site.      
• Collaborate with administration and team members regarding recommendations throughout the year.
• Participate in training as appropriate. 
• Participate in team, planning, and IEP meetings as appropriate. 
• Establish and maintain a system for consistent communication with the team throughout the year. 
• All other duties as assigned.

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Eligible for Paraprofessional.
• Eligible for Driver Certification. 

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with special needs populations.

Vehicle/Transportation Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Auto insurance. 
• Reliable vehicle. 

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task in a high-stress environment.
• Ability to interact with diverse personalities.
• Ability to perform all functions necessary to obtain certification in TCI.
• Ability to participate in all Department of Human Services training requirements.

ADA: Easterseals will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act of 1990. Unless exempted by the Americans with Disabilities Act, all persons hired for this position are required to possess the ability to perform the physical tasks necessary to treat clients, i.e., bending, floor-sitting, etc., as well as to have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.