Job Coach / Employment Specialist - Part-Time Evening & Overnight

Service Area: Dumfries & Fredericksburg, Virginia Pay: $21.00–$22.00 per hour, based on experience Hours: Approximately 24–29 hours per week Schedule: Tues, Thur, Fri & Sat — evening/overnight hours Work Setting: Community and employer worksite Travel: Participant pickup in Dumfries with travel to employer worksite in Fredericksburg Mileage: Reimbursement provided for approved work-related travel Help Someone Succeed at Work and Build Greater Independence Job Coach / Employment Specialist – Part-Time Evening & Overnight RISE Services is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and motivated Job Coach / Employment Specialist to provide one-on-one workplace support to an individual with a disability who is employed in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Current Schedule Tuesday: 9:00 p.m.–3:00 a.m. Thursday: 3:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Friday: 3:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Saturday: 3:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Applicants must be comfortable with the Tuesday overnight shift ending at approximately 3:00 a.m. The participant's schedule may vary slightly based on the employer's operational needs. Dependable attendance and reasonable flexibility are essential. Additional paid hours may include approved travel time, documentation, team communication, training, and other authorized employment-support activities. Transportation Requirement This position requires traveling to Dumfries to pick up the participant and transporting or accompanying the participant to the employer's worksite in Fredericksburg . Depending on the participant's approved transportation arrangements, Uber, Lyft, or another transportation option may occasionally be used for the return trip. However, applicants must be prepared to transport the participant when assigned. A valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, acceptable driving record, and required automobile insurance are required. What You'll Do Provide individualized job coaching during the participant's scheduled work shifts. Help the participant learn and perform assigned job duties. Teach workplace routines, safety procedures, time management, and employer expectations. Reinforce appropriate workplace communication and professional behavior. Help the participant communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers. Encourage independence without completing the participant's job duties for them. Identify and develop natural workplace supports. Monitor progress and gradually adjust support as independence increases. Assist with transportation according to the participant's approved service plan. Complete accurate progress notes and required electronic documentation. Communicate promptly with RISE management regarding schedule changes, transportation issues, safety concerns, incidents, or significant workplace developments. Participate in required training, supervision, and service-planning activities. Qualifications Required: Availability for the listed Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shifts. Ability to work until approximately 3:00 a.m. on Tuesdays. Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation. Ability and willingness to travel regularly between Dumfries and Fredericksburg. Ability to transport a participant when required. Acceptable driving record and required automobile insurance. Strong dependability, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently during evening and overnight hours. Ability to complete electronic documentation accurately and on time. Basic computer skills. Ability to satisfy applicable background-screening and employment requirements. A bachelor's degree is not required. Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required. We will also consider relevant experience in teaching, mentoring, coaching, customer service, supervision, human services, behavioral health, direct support, or workforce development. Preferred Experience Supported Employment or job coaching Intellectual/developmental disability services Direct support or human services Behavioral health Vocational rehabilitation or workforce development Evening or overnight community-based services Medicaid Waiver services ADA accommodations and disability employment CESP, ACRE, DSP, or similar employment-support credentials Who Will Succeed in This Position? Highly dependable and able to maintain a consistent schedule. Comfortable driving between Dumfries and Fredericksburg. Comfortable working late-night hours independently. Patient and able to teach without doing someone's work for them. Professional and safety-conscious. Calm and resourceful when unexpected workplace or transportation issues arise. Organized and able to complete documentation promptly. Comfortable communicating with participants, families, employers, and supervisors. Genuinely interested in helping someone maintain employment and become more independent. Why Join RISE Services? Make a meaningful difference in someone's ability to succeed at work. Receive paid training and professional development. Receive mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel. Build experience in disability services, human services, workforce development, and career coaching. Potential opportunities for additional hours and advancement as RISE Services grows. Join a collaborative, mission-driven organization. Part-Time Benefits Eligible part-time employees may receive: Employee Assistance Program Employee Tenure Bonus Program Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel Paid training and professional development Employees who later transition to an eligible full-time position may have access to additional benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; short-term disability insurance; life insurance; and a long-term care option. Benefit eligibility requirements apply. Additional hours or future full-time employment are not guaranteed and depend on referrals, scheduling needs, availability, and performance. Please Consider the Schedule Before Applying This is not a remote, office-based, or daytime position. The position requires travel to Dumfries for participant pickup, travel to the participant's employer in Fredericksburg, and on-site support during evening and late-night hours. The Tuesday shift currently ends at approximately 3:00 a.m. Please apply only if you can reliably meet the transportation and scheduling requirements of the position. Equal Opportunity Employer RISE Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr RISE Services Group