Job Coach

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high-quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers.

About the role

The Employment Coach provides tailored and individualized job coaching for people with disabilities to ensure access, success, and retention within competitive integrated employment position(s).

Responsibilities

• Coach and train the necessary skills to be successful in the workplace
• Coach and train with learning and performing the essential functions of job tasks
• Develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with service providers to communicate progress towards goal(s)
• Assist in maintaining case files and related paperwork as required by PRIDE Industries and supporting agencies
• Perform duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Intermediate computer skills including spreadsheets, word processing, database, and presentation software
• Ability to communicate effectively including listening, verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Demonstrate ability to apply critical thinking to identify solutions to problems
• Demonstrate basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to manage competing priorities and exercise flexibility
• Experience working with adults with disabilities preferred
• High School Diploma or GED
• The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

• Viewing computer screen/monitor
• Keyboarding
• Maneuvering to and around equipment
• Bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching
• Moving or lifting boxes up to 25 pounds
• Transporting to various locations within customer site(s) as needed (for some positions)

Work Environment

Work is performed in a hybrid environment, including an office environment, customer worksite, and community environments with limited privacy and some exposure to background noise. Clothing specific to the job site may be required.

Pay

$20.00 per hour