Job Coach

About the role

InAlliance, a nonprofit that provides support to adults with developmental disabilities, is looking for an experienced and motivated Job Coach to provide case management, training, and support services to our participants at employment and community sites. The ideal candidate will be able to mobilize resources and support necessary to assist our participants to reach their career goals. At least 75% of this role is providing direct support.

Responsibilities

• Provides employment support at work sites to individuals seeking to maintain competitive employment.
• Support individuals in exploring vocational interests and aptitudes, assessment, education, volunteering, skill building, and review opportunities for continued growth.
• Assist interested individuals in seeking new employment or promotions.
• Provides employer support such as educational information or job accommodations at client’s request.
• Maintain relationships with current employers and discuss business needs on an ongoing basis.
• Communicate any employment opportunities to the team learned from ongoing contact.
• Communicate with internal and external teams when there are changes in an individual’s job or support needs.
• Document activities through daily case notes and progress reports.
• Develop annual goals with the individual and their support team based on the individual’s interests and preferences.
• Connect individuals with external resources such as SSI, Career Centers, Benefits Planners, and other experts and provide support during these meetings.
• Maintains standards of confidentiality and ethical practice.
• Utilize effective time management skills, establish work priorities, and be organized.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Available to work a flexible schedule which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Flexible and able to adapt to frequent changes to case load, support strategies, company policies, state, and federal laws, as well as other regulations that affect our industry.
• Must be able to perform essential functions of this position with or without accommodations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities, preferably in an inclusive and integrated setting.
• Ability to navigate computers and varying computer software.
• Must be able to verify employment eligibility under USCIS I-9 requirements.
• After a conditional job offer has been made, a pre-employment screening will be required.
• CA Driver License.
• Clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in related field.

These qualifications are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, so if you have 70% of the qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply. Experience can include paid and non-paid experience including volunteer work and lived experience that helped you to build the competencies, knowledge, and skills needed for this position.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Longevity increases are paid at 1.5% after six months, with an additional increase of 0.5% at one year.
• Low-cost Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance.
• Free TeleHealth from HealthiestYou including Medical Services, Behavioral Health, Back Care, Dermatology, and Nutrition.
• Company-paid Life Insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance Plans: Aflac, Legal Shield Services, Vision.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary 403(b) retirement with company match.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Flexible Spending Account Plans.
• Health Savings Accounts.
• Mileage Reimbursement.
• Cell/Device Stipend.

Perks

• Flexible work schedules for eligible employees/positions.
• TicketsatWork (employee discounts).
• LifeMart (employee discounts).
• Fun Employee events like celebrating Direct Service Provider Appreciation Week and annual Staff Recognition Events.
• Employee committees where you can make your voice heard and have a positive impact.
• High employee morale/satisfaction rate.