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Job Coach roles involve guiding individuals through career planning, resume development, and job search strategies, work that typically requires a degree in counseling, psychology, education, or human resources. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations under OPT, giving F-1 students a clear path to authorized employment in this field.
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EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_14910
Department MMI UCEDD 50000702
Business Unit Munroe-Meyer Institute
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Hours May Vary; Some evenings and weekends
Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary
Assisting with UCEDD projects, job coaching, and administrative support for transition-based programming. Emphasis is placed upon job coaching and helping individuals ages 18-26 enhance their strengths and improve their working skills. The Trailblazers Program Job Coach works with students in a work-place learning environment to improve their social skills and employment skills.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category Operations
Working Title Trailblazer Program Job Coach
Job Title Education \& Outreach Associate (Para)
Salary Grade EO15H
Appointment Type C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY
Salary Range $16.875 - $25.337/hourly
Job Requisition Begin Date 08/03/2026
Application Review Date 08/11/2026
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education: Associate's degree or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
(Will consider three years related education/experience)
Required Experience 1 year
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
(Will consider three years related education/experience)
Required License No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Required Other Computer Applications: Microsoft Teams, OneNote, OneDrive
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong verbal and communication skills; ability to provide feedback to students in the moment; ability to work with individuals with disabilities and their families; excellent communication skills (oral and written); ability to work with the disability advocacy community.
Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Preferred Experience:
Previous job coaching
Preferred License: Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
APSE Certification
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong written communication skills
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_14910
Department MMI UCEDD 50000702
Business Unit Munroe-Meyer Institute
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Hours May Vary; Some evenings and weekends
Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary
Assisting with UCEDD projects, job coaching, and administrative support for transition-based programming. Emphasis is placed upon job coaching and helping individuals ages 18-26 enhance their strengths and improve their working skills. The Trailblazers Program Job Coach works with students in a work-place learning environment to improve their social skills and employment skills.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category Operations
Working Title Trailblazer Program Job Coach
Job Title Education \& Outreach Associate (Para)
Salary Grade EO15H
Appointment Type C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY
Salary Range $16.875 - $25.337/hourly
Job Requisition Begin Date 08/03/2026
Application Review Date 08/11/2026
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education: Associate's degree or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
(Will consider three years related education/experience)
Required Experience 1 year
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
(Will consider three years related education/experience)
Required License No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Required Other Computer Applications: Microsoft Teams, OneNote, OneDrive
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong verbal and communication skills; ability to provide feedback to students in the moment; ability to work with individuals with disabilities and their families; excellent communication skills (oral and written); ability to work with the disability advocacy community.
Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Preferred Experience:
Previous job coaching
Preferred License: Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
APSE Certification
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong written communication skills
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Job Coach
Highlight your counseling or advising coursework
Employers reviewing OPT candidates want to see your degree connects directly to the role. Reference specific courses in career development, counseling theory, or workforce psychology to reinforce that your education supports the specialty occupation requirement.
Apply early relative to your OPT start date
Job Coach hiring timelines can stretch four to eight weeks. Submitting applications two to three months before your OPT authorization begins gives employers enough runway to complete interviews and onboarding without feeling pressured by your work authorization start date.
Address OPT proactively in your cover letter
Briefly note your authorization period and that no sponsorship is required for your initial OPT duration. Many hiring managers misunderstand OPT as a sponsorship burden, correcting that assumption upfront removes a common reason applications get filtered out early.
Target nonprofit organizations and workforce development agencies
These employers regularly hire Job Coaches and are often more familiar with OPT work authorization than private sector companies. Workforce boards, career centers, and community organizations tend to have structured onboarding processes that accommodate OPT documentation requirements.
Quantify your advising or coaching experience concretely
Rather than listing responsibilities, show outcomes. How many clients did you support? What placement or goal-achievement rates did you help produce? Numbers give hiring managers a clear picture of your impact and distinguish you from candidates with similar academic backgrounds.
Clarify STEM OPT eligibility if your degree qualifies
If your degree falls under an approved STEM field such as psychology or organizational behavior, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Mentioning this eligibility signals to employers that your work authorization window is substantially longer than the standard 12 months.
Job Coach OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Job Coach on OPT?
Yes. Job Coach roles typically qualify as specialty occupations under OPT because they require a degree in counseling, psychology, education, or a related field. Your degree must be directly related to the work you'll be performing. Positions at workforce agencies, university career centers, and nonprofit organizations are the most common qualifying employers for this role.
Do Job Coach employers typically understand OPT work authorization?
It varies by employer type. University career centers and workforce development organizations tend to be familiar with OPT since they work closely with international students and job seekers. Smaller private employers may be less familiar. A brief, clear explanation in your cover letter, noting that OPT requires no employer sponsorship and that you have an Employment Authorization Document, usually resolves any confusion quickly.
Where can I find Job Coach roles that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by visa authorization type, so you can browse Job Coach openings without manually screening each employer for OPT willingness. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and encountering sponsorship-only positions after the fact.
Does a Job Coach role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. Job Coach roles themselves are not inherently classified as STEM. However, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as industrial-organizational psychology or certain behavioral science programs, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the current STEM OPT designated degree program list to confirm.
What should I do if my Job Coach offer comes after my OPT start date?
OPT regulations require that you be employed, or actively engaged in a training opportunity, within 90 days of your program start date. If an offer is delayed, document any part-time coaching, volunteer advising, or training activities related to your field to maintain compliance. Contact your DSO promptly if you expect a gap, they can advise on reporting requirements and whether your situation remains within the 90-day unemployment limit.