Position Summary:

As a Job Coach, you will have more than just a job—you will have the opportunity to directly impact someone’s life for the better! You will support individuals in achieving successful employment outcomes through job coaching and employment skills training on-the-job. Every day brings a new opportunity to learn, teach and support while promoting the success of full inclusion in the community.

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Accompany individuals to various work sites and analyze the environment for quality and safety 

• Assess client skills, work preferences, and training needs through screening and assessments

• Observe the client's abilities, identify areas for improvement, and develop training plans. Break job duties and assignments into specific steps to facilitate learning

• Monitor quality of work to ensure it adheres to industry standards and all tasks are completed within acceptable time frames

• Provide feedback and assistance to increase productivity and encourage positive work behavior

• Coach and counsel individuals on workplace issues/concerns, and advocate for them when needed

• Assist individuals in completing work-related paperwork, such as time cards, time off requests, tax forms, and benefits enrollment

• Assist employers with training supported employees on the job

• Maintain good relationships with employers and workplace supervisors, and act as a liaison between employers, workplace supervisors, and individuals

• Assist with developing individual and group placement employment opportunities for participants by developing consistent contact with local businesses

• Assist in developing and implementing an individualized plan for coaching participants to work more independently, with the eventual goal of complete self-sufficiency

• Actively participate in meetings and discussions regarding an individual's progress

• Documents and recommends any action necessary to overcome employment barriers

• Immediately notifies upper management of special incidents, grievance filings, etc and respond to incidents in accordance with policies and training 

• Maintain accurate records, daily logs, and reports

 

Qualifications:

• Possess minimum of High School Diploma or G.E.D

• Currently studying for a postsecondary or advanced degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or other related fields

• Prior experience supporting or instructing individuals with disabilities is preferred

• Strong oral, written, and computer skills

• Conduct themselves in a professional, responsible and reliable manner

• Have a motivation to learn new skills and help people

• Demonstrate honesty and respect

• Adhere to written support plans for clients

• Possess a reliable automobile and be willing to transport clients

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Requirements:

• CPR/First Aid/AED certification within first two weeks of employment

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, and lift 25 lbs.

• Successfully pass a Live Scan DOJ/FBI background check

• Possess valid California Driver's license and provide a current driving record issued by the DM

• Provide proof of current car insurance

• Provide High School Diploma and/or other qualifying certificates

 

Important Details:

• Full-Time and Part-Time Hours Available

• Sunday - Saturday Schedule up to 30 hours per week

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What We Offer You:

• On-the-job training, career development and advancement opportunities

• A rewarding work environment

• Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve

• Dynamic work environment, no day is ever the same as the next