Job Coach of Vocational Services

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

At employU, our culture is EPIC. It’s not just a buzzword; it’s how we show up every day for our team and the community we serve.

employU Values Statement — 

EPICEmpowerment – We give every person the tools, support, and confidence to chart their own career path. 

Passion – Energy and enthusiasm drive us to exceed expectations and change lives. 

Integrity – Honesty, transparency, and ethical decision-making guide everything we do. 

Commitment – We invest in long-term partnerships with clients, employers, and one another to ensure shared success.

Looking for meaningful work with a team that lives its values? You’ll fit right in at employU. Join our team!

A flexible schedule, paid weekly, working in the community, making a difference, being surrounded by a great team, and maintaining work/life balance—this is what you can expect working at employU.Our team works within the disability community to empower our customers with the knowledge, connections, and confidence required to achieve independence by establishing a sustainable career. Because we are always expanding, there is always an opportunity for growth for those seeking career advancement.
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Full-time employees are offered:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet 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

Part-time employees may be offered:

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible work schedule for exceptional work/life balance

Requirements:

The estimated average, annual pay range for this full-time, hourly position is $39,000--$49,000 per year.

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 and maintain employment as well as supporting the Employment Specialist position as needed. The Job Coach of Vocational Services will be offered job coaching assignments on an as needed basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

1. Assists clients during employment assignments to improve soft skills as well as build vocational skills; provides feedback and guidance to ensure employment is successful.
2. 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.
3. Works with supervisors at partner job sites to ensure that any issues are addressed as quickly as possible.
4. Ensures good communication with clients, families and Vocational Rehabilitation both in person or through verbal and written communications.
5. Attends orientation and training sessions with a client once placed with an employer to provide coaching on the position duties.
6. Records specifics of client employment for billing purposes.
7. Writes detailed case notes for clients outlining all phone, text or in person interactions.
8. Completes various tasks for Employment Specialists as needed.
9. Drives clients to various locations as needed.
10. Other related tasks as directed.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Job Knowledge
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication
• Training Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Required Education and Experience

A high school diploma is required. Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications:

• Four years of qualifying experience.
• Master’s degree in a qualifying field and one year of qualifying experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field and two years of qualifying experience.
• Associate degree in any field, or a bachelor’s or master’s degree in an unrelated field, and three years of qualifying experience.

Qualifying experience means working with individuals with disabilities in public vocational rehabilitation, workforce development, or both. Experience must include job coaching, job placement, and helping individuals build workforce skills and secure competitive integrated employment through active engagement, advocacy, and individualized support.

Qualifying fields include rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, exceptional education, human resources, business administration, and economics. A K–12 Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teaching certificate is also a qualifying credential. Degrees must be from an accredited college or university. 

Résumé requirement Your résumé must clearly show that you meet one of the qualifications above. Include employment dates, the setting where you worked, and your specific job coaching and job placement duties supporting individuals with disabilities.

Computer Skills : Proficient with Microsoft Suite, adobe and web-based database systems.

Other Requirements :

• Open availability required: must be available during days, evenings and weekends.
• Ability to pass a level 2 background check
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, auto registration, auto insurance coverage-minimum of 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 handle multiple deadlines is required
• Must have own computer, printer, smartphone with data plan, and high-speed internet connection.

Supervision: No supervisory responsibilities.

Travel: Local travel required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

These conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Office environment and in the field at various business locations.

Physical: 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.