BERRIEN REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE AGENCY

Position Announcement

Job Title:	Project SEARCH Job Coach - Paraprofessional
Location:	Corewell Health - St. Joseph	Start Date:	August 8, 2025
Salary Range/ Level:	Per the Master Agreement	Terms of Employment:	Per the Master Agreement
Date Posted:	June 16, 2025	Application Deadline:	When filled
Application Process:	A COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. (See application instructions at https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/1002)
Berrien Regional Education Service Agency
Berrien RESA is a dynamic organization committed to providing a wide variety of quality educational supports to school districts, children and families. We coordinate and deliver services and programs focused on student achievement, leadership and collaboration to advance excellence in education. Diversity, equity and inclusion are important to our organization. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups (e.g. race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc.) that will contribute to the enrichment of ideas and perspectives and best support those we serve. FB: @berrienresa LinkedIn: Berrien RESA Insta: @berrienresa Web: www.berrienresa.org
Job Description
What You Will Do: Provides individualized support for student at the host business worksite rotation or competitive job which includes: job coaching, building natural supports, identifying job accommodations, assistive technology, etc. Communicates effectively with Project SEARCH Instructor, other job coaches, employers, co-workers, family members, and school and agency personnel as it relates to the student being trained. Perform specific job analysis, task analysis, and job development activities. Carries out steps of job coaching plan with students and other parties as appropriate. Work with consumers, employers, families, job placement specialist, agency personnel, affiliate school personnel and other appropriate parties to problem solve issues related to training and employment. Practice positive reinforcement techniques with students, co-workers, and other staff. Trains students in the areas of grooming, hygiene, communication, interviewing, and behavior as they relate to successful employment. Provides travel training to job site if necessary. Communicates with Project SEARCH instructor to make final decisions regarding any issues that may affect student success at a worksite rotation or competitive job site. These decisions may be related to continued job coaching, fading, behavior, job tasks, etc. Attends training provided by school district personnel to become knowledgeable of strategies and current “best practices” in the field of supported employment. Participates in decision making process to identify and implement training strategies and/or services with other Project SEARCH staff and host business staff. Regular and predictable attendance Other duties as assigned Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Ancillary/Health Services Need to Have: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of two year’s experience as a paraprofessional and/or evidence of advanced training in a field related to child care preferred Chauffeur's license or the ability to obtain a chauffeur's license Job Coach training or the ability to complete job coach training What We Offer: Competitive wages Health Insurance plan Dental, vision and life insurance Long-term disability Paid leave time Retirement benefits Tuition reimbursement District-supported professional development Working Conditions: Works in a hospital environment. May need to travel while on the job to reach different locations. The preceding data is intended to convey information about the job and its responsibilities, and is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities and working conditions associated with it.
Notice of Non-discrimination
Berrien RESA and our Board of Education do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to Human Resources, Berrien RESA, 711 St. Joseph Avenue, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. Telephone 269-471-7725, fax 269-471-2941.

Project SEARCH Job Coach - Paraprofessional