Job Coach

Who We Are:

National Louis is a 135+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity from its inception. As an institution, we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and superior student service.  We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our hard-working community is based on collaboration and respect for all team members and students.

What You Will Do:

The Job Coach position is necessary for the teaching of PACE student’s employment skills and assisting students in developing a work ethic. The Job Coach will develop and maintain a working relationship with our Internship partners.

About NLU's PACE Program:

Path to Academics, Community and Employment (P.A.C.E) is a three-year, post-secondary certificate program designed to meet the transitional needs for young adults with multiple intellectual, learning and developmental disabilities.

P.A.C.E. at NLU Students

• Learn, work, and play in the vibrant city of Chicago
• Live in apartments at University Center in the heart of downtown
• Gain real life work experience during their community based internships
• Successfully travel independently using public transportation
• Are involved in a variety of clubs and student life activities
• Make meaningful connections with the Chicagoland community by participating in service learning projects

• Provides direct instruction to students at their internship sites.
• Teaches up to three functional academic courses per term related to employment, employment concentration electives, or others as assigned based on program needs.
• Completes student records, logs, and reports as required, including mentoring and assisting students with Portfolio preparation.
• Participates in weekly employment team meetings, as well as departmetn and university training events, as required.
• Assists in work site development, problem solving conferences dealing with field work issues of those who have violated procedures or are otherwise in difficulty.
• Assists with planning and implementing appreciation events and supporting student interviewing.

• Bachelor’s degree required in Vocational Rehabilitation, Special Education, Human Services field, or related field with relevant experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of previous experience in workforce or related field.
• Must be able to be flexible with work hours, including weekend and evening hours.
• Will require some travel on public transportation.

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Travel Requirements: 

Ability to move or lift boxes up to 50 lbs. Constant computer work/data entry. Heavy phone usage, with long periods of sitting and standing. Travel on public transportation. High percentage of time working with students and staff in a meeting format.  The PACE program is a non-traditional work environment. Must be prepared for local travel. Must be able to be flexible with work hours, including weekend and evening hours.

NLU Inclusion Statement:

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued.  We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Opportunities. Additional information regarding full-time staff benefits can be found here.

The salary range of the grade for this position is $19.71/HR to $27.60/HR annually.  Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.  Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law, including but not limited to: budgetary considerations, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, market considerations, tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees), and internal equity. 

Please Include the following along with your application:

• Resume (Required)
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Current NLU employees please also submit an Internal Posting Form