Employment Coach (VR) Part-Time

About the role

The Employment Coach will provide community-based assistance to youth and adults seeking vocational skills and independence through employment in various places of employment across various industries.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, education, training, job search/placement and coaching support authorized by the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) in a manner consistent with supporting The Arc NCR’s mission statement.

Qualifications

• Ability to support people with cognitive, learning, physical, and behavioral diagnosis.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively advocate with employers.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively to meet all necessary deadlines.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the program and adjust hours as needed.
• Adaptability to work in a variety of environments.
• Willingness to learn and the ability to take direction.
• Active listening and keen observational skills required.
• Ability to work autonomously in a community-based environment with support and direction from program supervisor.
• Ability to work with high school students as well as adults.
• Ability to adapt style to serve the varying needs of the individuals supported within the program.
• Ability to represent the mission, vision, and values of the Arc Northern Chesapeake in a professional manner while working with individuals, families and various agencies and employers.
• High school diploma required.
• Para-educator or associates degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Human Services, Human Resources, Marketing and Sales, or related field preferred.
• One to three (1-3) years of experience working with people with differing abilities preferred.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Working knowledge of multiple modes of job search platforms.
• Working knowledge of reasonable accommodations and ADA laws.
• Ability to tolerate extreme temperatures as needed.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 70 pounds as needed (with or without assistance).
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours when needed.
• Ability to walk a specific distance as needed.
• Ability to sit for up to 8 hours as needed.
• Ability to verbally provide instructions, prompting and feedback.
• Ability to repetitively stoop, crouch or kneel to model and teach tasks as needed.
• Ability to climb as needed.
• Ability to use hands to carry and handle tools/equipment as needed (as may be required by companies where supported individuals are employed for the purposes of job coaching).
• Ability to reach overhead with arms and hands as needed (as may be required by companies where supported individuals are employed for the purposes of job coaching).
• Ability to hear (with or without devices).
• Ability to see (with or without corrective lens).
• Access to reliable transportation for the entire shift.
• Active valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and no more than two (2) points.
• Maintain proof of current automobile insurance.
• Maintenance of all required training under DDA and DORS guidelines and The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region policies and procedures.
• Flexibility of scheduling to meet agency and program needs.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 4 pm - 9 pm