Job Coach of Vocational Services

Position Summary The Job Coach of Vocational Services will provide onsite job coaching to youth and adult clients with disabilities to help them learn their job duties, maintain employment, and support Employment Specialist positions as needed. The Job Coach will be assigned coaching assignments on an as needed basis. Responsibilities Assists clients during employment assignments to improve soft skills as well as build vocational skills; provides feedback and guidance to ensure employment is successful. Creates accommodations for clients to ensure employment success to include task lists, putting reminders on phone, modifying tasks based on client’s learning style, and others as needed. Works with supervisors at partner job sites to ensure that any issues are addressed as quickly as possible. Ensures good communication with clients, families and Vocational Rehabilitation both in person or through verbal and written communications. Attends orientation and training sessions with a client once placed with an employer to provide coaching on the position duties. Records specifics of client employment for billing purposes. Writes detailed case notes for clients outlining all phone, text or in person interactions. Completes various tasks for Employment Specialists as needed. Drives clients to various locations as needed. Other related tasks as directed. Qualifications High School diploma required; some college including a degree in any field preferred. No experience necessary; experience working with individuals with a disability and/or prior counseling, job placement, job coaching or working within public vocational rehabilitation programs is preferred. Competencies Job Knowledge Interpersonal Skills Communication Training Skills Organizational Skills Time Management Benefits Health Insurance Health Savings Account Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(k) Plan Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Bonus Potential (eligible positions) Flexible work schedule for exceptional work/life balance Pet Insurance Pay Pay for this position is $18.00 an hour (part‑time). This is a $18.00 an hour hourly position. Other Requirements Open availability required: must be available during days, evenings and weekends to work around students' school schedule. Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, auto registration, auto insurance coverage‑minimum (bodily injury $50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident). Bilingual is a plus (English / Spanish); ASL is a plus. Confidentiality and the ability to manage multiple deadlines is required. Must have own computer, printer with data plan, and high‑speed internet connection. Travel Local travel required. Physical Demands and Working Environment Office environment and in the field at various business locations. The employee frequently is required to drive for long periods of time, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, lift up to 40 lbs. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. #J-18808-Ljbffr employU