The posting, in JVS Boston's own words
archived Nov 4, 2026ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Accountability and Results Focused Deliver engaging in-person and virtual training sessions focused on topics like job exploration, work readiness, self-advocacy, and counseling on post-secondary education. The Coach is responsible for helping ensure that the Transition Program meets its enrollment and program completion goals Constantly strengthen and revise MassAbility Transition Services curriculum and adapt the curriculum to students with unique learning or support needs Organize and lead intensive youth Career Camps that take place during school vacation holidays in the spring and in the summer Collaborate effectively with youth career seekers, families, and educators to identify and eliminate barriers to student participation in the program Engage employers in diverse fields of student interests and secure their commitment to providing work based learning opportunities Work effectively with a large team of disability focused workforce development professionals who are committed to providing the pre-employment training, hands-on job coaching, and small group or individualized coaching support career seekers with disabilities need to identify their career goals, develop positive work histories, and establish a trajectory towards career success Demonstrate schedule flexibility in order to meet career seekers or employer’s support needs Build relationships, collaboration and teamwork Actively participate in outreach to new students, families, educators, and employers who want to participate in the Transition Program Contribute to, and in some cases help construct, transition teams that bring together the family, educator, MassAbility, and other supports that will help catalyze the career seeker’s success Partner with MassAbility Counselors and Placement Staff in order to equip students to achieve their career and/or education goals Maintain positive relationships with existing employers and community partners and cultivate new relationships that will provide the work-based learning opportunities that help career seekers make progress towards their goals Collaborate with professionals across JVS to partner for impact in support of the agencies larger mission Administrative/Communication Learn and help strengthen Transition Program Curriculum Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness Monitor, assess, and document client progress Organize and maintain electronic files and records Participate in regular supervision and department meetings Perform other duties as assigned or requested
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
1-3 years of experience in workforce development or related field desired 1-3 years of experience in working with individuals with barriers to employment desired Associate or bachelor’s degree in human services or another related field (desirable) A deep commitment to disability inclusion in the workforce required An understanding of job development and job placement desired Flexibility with in-person services and local travel in Greater Boston and Greater Brockton required Ability to work effectively with staff and clients from diverse cultural, socio-economic, ethnic, and educational backgrounds is required Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite required Ability to learn and utilize JVS’s Salesforce database Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills are required Ability to work independently and as part of a team is required Knowledge of virtual meeting platforms preferred Fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Cape Verdean Creole language highly preferred Knowledge of community resources and web-based resources preferred Knowledge of the disability rights movement and/or self-advocacy movements desired Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Cape Verdean Creole Highly Preferred
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JVS CULTURE:
JVS is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, JVS will better serve our local communities and continue to provide quality services. JVS is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, JVS prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because he or she has engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.