Cutting Edge Independent Living & Employment Coordinator

Independent Living Scheduling & Support

• Meets with students weekly to address student needs and supports in the area of independent living
• Assists in developing student independent living, transportation, and social goals on Individualized College Plans (ICPs)
• Mediates interpersonal relationship concerns amongst students
• Creates and distributes resources related to independent living
• Identifies student support needs in this area (daily living skills, health & wellness, interpersonal difficulties, transportation training, etc.) and collaborates with program leadership to address these needs

Employment Scheduling & Support

• Meets with students weekly to address student needs and supports in the area of employment
• Assists in developing student employment goals on Individualized College Plans (ICPs)
• Monitor student progress throughout their on-campus internship
• Creates and distributes resources related to employability and job tasks
• Identifies student support needs in this area (job coaching) and collaborates with program leadership to address these needs

Family & Staff Collaboration

• Communicates and collaborates with families, students, staff, faculty, and community partners to address student needs in the areas of independent living and employment
• Partners with Residence Life to make housing placements and address student concerns in the residence halls
• Partners with on campus employers to make internship placements and create student schedules
• Assists Academic Coordinator in managing practicum placements and transportation
• Collaborates with program leadership to address transition needs for incoming and outgoing students
  

Curriculum and Instruction

• May develop curriculum for select Cutting Edge courses: EDU 91 Safety in the Community, EDU 92 Interpersonal Relationships, EDU 93 Internship, and EDU 90/100 Skills for Success
• May deliver direct instruction throughout the school year
• Provides regular feedback to students regarding their progress in these courses (when instructing)

 Event Planning

• Attends program events as assigned
  

On Call

• Available to respond to urgent student matters after hours via the duty phone; schedule is created on a rotating basis amongst staff

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Rehabilitation Psychology, Vocational Rehabilitation, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities in transition programs, in the community, or similar setting 

• Knowledge of employment accommodations
• Ability to co-manage multiple student schedules
• Ability to collaborate with staff and faculty
• Experience in administrative management of services for adult learners with disabilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills 

• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to incorporate assistive technology into the program