Undergraduate Career Coach
State of South Carolina
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Job Coach I (Walterboro)
State of South Carolina
Vocational Rehabilitation Department
Location
Walterboro, South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$37,200 - $59,500
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 12, 2026
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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping people with disabilities find and keep jobs by providing on-site training, job placement support, and guidance under a counselor's supervision.
You'll work directly with clients in various settings, maintain records, and adapt to flexible schedules to meet their needs.
It's a good fit for someone patient and organized who enjoys building relationships and has experience in counseling or case management.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or high school diploma with experience in career counseling or case management
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to travel throughout the day to assist consumers at work
- Flexibility to work in various environments and on a flexible schedule
- Knowledge of conducting needs assessments
- Knowledge of fact-gathering methods and interviewing techniques
- Knowledge of community resources and behavior adjustment principles
Full Job Description
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In this position you will be responsible for the following duties:
- Under the guidance of a VR Counselor, you will provide job development, placement and supported employment services for consumers.
- Provide planning and guidance towards the achievement of successful vocational outcomes.
- Provide job skills training on the work site to supported employment consumer.
- Maintain case notes weekly.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in a related field. Or; a high school diploma and experience in career counseling or related case management may substitute for the required bachelor’s degree.
Must be able to communicate effectively.Must be able to travel throughout the day to assist consumers while at work.Must be able to work in various work environments and on a flex schedule to meet consumers needs.Knowledge and skill in conducting needs assessments.Knowledge of fact gathering methods and interviewing techniques.
Knowledge of community resources.Knowledge of principles of behavior adjustment techniques.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families, etc.If invited to interview, please obtain your Official 10 year driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles to bring with you.
Official transcripts will be required to verify college degree. Qualifications One year with SCVRD preferred.
Additional Information The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and ChildrenPaid parental leaveFlexible work schedules15 days annual (vacation) leave per year15 days sick leave per year13 paid holidaysState Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs South Carolina is making our veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
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