Job Development Coach

Anderson Center for Autism is seeking a dedicated and student‑focused Job Development Coach to support students participating in school‑to‑work transition activities, community work programs, and volunteer opportunities. In this role, you will train students in job‑related skills, provide on‑site coaching in community settings, support vocational goal development, and help ensure students are prepared for successful post‑graduate transitions. Your work plays a vital role in connecting academic learning to real-world experiences and fostering independence for each student served.

Why Join Us

At Anderson Center for Autism, our mission is to optimize the quality of life (QofL) for individuals with autism. As a Job Development Coach, you will directly support this mission by guiding students through meaningful vocational experiences that build confidence, independence, and workplace readiness. You will join a mission‑driven team that values collaboration, compassion, professionalism, and the belief that every student can thrive in the community.

Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.75 Hourly; Based on experience and education

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Facilitate vocational training for students by collaborating with instructors to design, implement, and assess job‑related skills, while ensuring safe supervision during all work‑training, community, and volunteer activities.
• Integrate academic and vocational components by completing annual vocational assessments, aligning goals with assessment data, and collecting, graphing, and analyzing student data to inform instruction and support skill development.
• Communicate effectively with school and residential staff to ensure consistency across settings, provide training and resources to students, staff, and employers, and stay current with best practices in autism education and vocational training.
• Follow agency policies by reporting incidents promptly, completing required documentation, attending trainings, and participating in necessary meetings.
• Collaborate with the Transition Coordinator, school leaders, teachers, and residential staff to meet individualized transition goals and maintain detailed records of student progress, assessments, support strategies, and workplace‑related documentation.
• Conduct ongoing academic, communication, social, and vocational assessments; adapt curriculum materials to meet diverse learning styles and sensory needs; and provide support to classrooms or residences as needed while maintaining confidentiality.
• Prepare materials, manage vocational program inventory, assist with purchasing approved items, and help identify community‑based volunteer and work opportunities in partnership with employers.
• Accompany students to work sites to provide on‑site coaching, behavior support, and employment readiness guidance, while advocating for necessary accommodations and workplace supports.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Teacher Assistant or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification preferred.
• Must maintain agency-required crisis intervention qualifications.
• Ability to assist in crisis intervention and emergency evacuations as needed.
• Must maintain agency mini‑van cleanliness and report any vehicle issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively, adapt to changing student needs, and maintain confidentiality.

BENEFITS :

• Up to 6 weeks of paid time off in the first year (vacation, sick, holiday, etc.)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching
• Tuition partnerships and scholarship opportunities
• Professional development and agency‑wide training programs
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• And much more, see links below

Anderson Center for Autism offers our Employees a generous benefits package:

About Anderson Center for Autism

Anderson Center for Autism employs nearly 900 staff committed to providing outstanding educational, clinical, residential, and vocational services for individuals with autism. Our Career Tracks offer opportunities for professional growth across all departments.

Keywords: Vocational Training, Job Coaching, School‑to‑Work Transition, Community Work Programs, Vocational Assessment, Data Tracking, Workplace Readiness, On‑Site Coaching, Curriculum Adaptation, Employer Collaboration

This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor.

Anderson Center for Autism is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups. Anderson Center for Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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