Job Coach of Vocational Services

About the role

The Job Coach of Vocational Services at employU provides 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.

Responsibilities

• Aids clients during employment assignments to improve soft skills and build vocational skills.
• Creates accommodations for clients to ensure employment success, such as task lists, reminders, and modifications based on client's learning style.
• Works with supervisors at partner job sites to address any issues promptly.
• Ensures good communication with clients, families, and Vocational Rehabilitation, both in person and through verbal and written communications.
• Attends orientation and training sessions with a client once placed with an employer to provide coaching on the position duties.
• Records specifics of client employment for billing purposes.
• Writes detailed case notes for clients outlining all interactions.
• Completes various tasks for Employment Specialists as needed.
• Drives clients to various locations as needed.
• Other related tasks as directed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; some college including a degree in any field preferred.
• No experience necessary; experience working with individuals with a disability and/or prior counseling, job placement, job coaching, or working within public vocational rehabilitation programs is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, Adobe, and web-based database systems.
• Open availability required: must be available during days, evenings, and weekends.
• 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 (English/Spanish) and ASL skills are a plus.
• Must have own computer, printer, smartphone with data plan, and high-speed internet connection.

Skills & Abilities

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

Benefits

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

Pay

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

Schedule

Local travel required.