[Job-Listings] Seeking Job Coaches for NEBRASKA Summer WAGES Program

[Jason Meddaugh]

We are now hiring Job Coaches for an exciting and dynamic summer work 
program.

ABOUT WAGES
Work and Gain Experience in the Summer (WAGES) is a program of the 
Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. WAGES is a 
six-week immersive employment experience for high school students 16 
years and older who are blind and low vision held from June 19-July 29, 
2022. During the program students live in a dormitory setting on the 
University of Nebraska Lincoln campus and work a full-time job. In 
addition to gaining valuable work experience, students have the 
opportunity to improve their blindness and independent living skills and 
gain self-confidence. When not working, students participate in a 
variety of challenge recreation activities and blindness philosophy 
discussions and activities. During the program, students will have the 
opportunity to attend the National Federation of the blind National 
Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana from July 5th-10th.

About JB&K Services
JB&K Services is a disabled owned, woman owned, small business 
contracted by the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually 
Impaired for the management of the WAGES program. JB&K Services is an 
equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to 
creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit 
discrimination and harassment of any type.

Job Description: Job Coach
We are seeking highly energetic and service-oriented staff to provide on 
the job assistance and instruction to WAGES participants. Job coaches 
generally work Monday-Friday 8-4:30, however this schedule may vary 
slightly depending on the assigned participants actual job and travel 
related needs. The primary goals of the job coach are to assist the 
program participant in learning, accommodating, and performing assigned 
work duties so that the program participant and the employer have a 
positive and successful experience working with the WAGES program.

Specific Responsibilities
•    Participate in all staff training, held on or around June 17, 2022
•    Provide supervision, guidance, and structure for the WAGES 
participant throughout the work day.
•    Assist program participants in learning job related duties
•    Assist program participant in performing job related duties as 
independently as possible. This could include reminders to stay on task, 
assistance with certain tasks, and checking to ensure tasks are 
completed correctly,
•    Work with program participant on appropriate job related 
interpersonal skills
•    Assist students in understanding and utilizing appropriate 
alternative techniques of blindness including cane travel, use of 
assistive technology, use of Braille, and use of a human reader to 
effectively complete job related tasks.
•    Serve as positive role models for students including role modeling 
appropriate nonvisual techniques and a positive philosophy of blindness 
where appropriate.
•    Evaluate and report needs related to adjustment of blindness 
including blindness skills training and positive philosophy of blindness
•    Write daily reports to share pertinent information about students 
with the program coordinators.
•    Be aware of the health-related needs of each participant
•    Ensure all program rules and safety protocols are followed at all times
•    Report inappropriate behavior immediately to the program coordinators
•    Other duties as assigned by the program coordinators

Qualifications
•    Must be at least 18 years of age
•    Eligible to Work in the United States
•    Priority given to applicants from Nebraska
•    Priority given to candidates who possess excellent Blindness skills

Schedules may vary during special events including the National 
Federation of the Blind National Convention July 3-11, 2022.

To apply for this summer position, please visit
https://bit.ly/wagesnebraska

If you have questions, please email wagesnebraska at gmail.com or call 
402-302-1222

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Best regards,
Jason Meddaugh
A. T. Guys
https://www.atguys.com
(269) 216-4798