Job Coach – Part-Time Evenings & Weekends

Job Coach / Employment Specialist – Part-Time Evenings & Weekends Front Royal, VA | Part Time | Entry Level Service Area: Front Royal, Virginia, and surrounding communities Pay: $21.00–$22.00 per hour, based on experience Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week, based on participant schedules and service needs Schedule: Evening and weekend availability required (3:30 pm-10:30 pm) Work Setting: Community and employer worksites Travel: Local travel and participant transportation when assigned Mileage: Reimbursement provided for approved work-related travel Help Someone Succeed at Work and Build Greater Independence RISE Services is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and motivated Job Coach / Employment Specialist to provide individualized employment support to people with disabilities in Front Royal and surrounding communities. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone who prefers evening and weekend work and enjoys teaching, coaching, solving problems, and helping others become more independent. No bachelor’s degree or previous job-coaching experience is required. Training is provided. Schedule and Availability We are seeking applicants with reliable availability for evening and weekend shifts. Work schedules are based on participants’ employment schedules and may include Saturdays and Sundays. Specific days and shift times will be discussed during the hiring process. Dependable attendance and reasonable flexibility are essential, as participants’ schedules may change based on employer needs. Paid work may include job coaching, authorized travel time, documentation, team communication, training, and other approved employment-support activities. Weekly hours may vary based on referrals and service needs. What You’ll Do As a Job Coach / Employment Specialist, you will: Provide individualized job coaching at community employer worksitesHelp participants learn and perform assigned job dutiesTeach workplace routines, safety procedures, time management, and employer expectationsReinforce appropriate workplace communication and professional behaviorHelp participants communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkersEncourage independence without completing participants’ job duties for themIdentify and develop natural workplace supportsMonitor progress and adjust support as participants become more independentAssist with transportation according to participants’ approved service plansComplete accurate progress notes and required electronic documentationCommunicate promptly with RISE management about schedule changes, transportation issues, safety concerns, incidents, or significant workplace developmentsParticipate in required training, supervision, and service-planning activities Transportation Requirements This position requires travel throughout Front Royal and surrounding communities, including travel to participants’ employer worksites and participant transportation when assigned. Applicants must have: A valid driver’s licenseA reliable personal vehicleAn acceptable driving recordRequired automobile insuranceThe ability and willingness to transport participants when assigned Mileage reimbursement is provided for approved work-related travel in accordance with company policy. Qualifications Required: Reliable availability for evening and weekend workAbility to maintain assigned schedules and arrive on timeAbility to travel locally and transport participants when requiredStrong communication, organization, and problem-solving skillsPatience and the ability to teach skills in clear, manageable stepsAbility to work independently in community and workplace settingsBasic computer skills and the ability to complete electronic documentation accurately and on timeAbility 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 welcome applicants with relevant experience in teaching, mentoring, coaching, customer service, supervision, human services, behavioral health, direct support, or workforce development. Preferred Experience Experience in any of the following is helpful: Supported employment or job coachingIntellectual/developmental disability servicesDirect support or human servicesBehavioral healthVocational rehabilitation or workforce developmentCommunity-based servicesMedicaid Waiver servicesDisability employment and workplace accommodationsCESP, ACRE, DSP, or similar employment-support credentials Who Will Succeed in This Position? This position may be a great fit if you are: Highly dependable and able to maintain a consistent scheduleAvailable to work evenings and weekendsPatient and able to teach without doing someone’s work for themProfessional and safety-consciousCalm and resourceful when unexpected workplace or transportation issues ariseOrganized and able to complete documentation promptlyComfortable communicating with participants, families, employers, and supervisorsInterested in helping people maintain employment and build independence Why Join RISE Services? Make a meaningful difference in someone’s ability to succeed at workReceive paid training and professional developmentReceive mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travelBuild experience in disability services, human services, workforce development, and career coachingExplore potential opportunities for additional hours and advancement as RISE Services growsJoin a collaborative, mission-driven organization Part-Time Benefits Eligible part-time employees may receive: Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee Tenure Bonus ProgramMileage reimbursement for approved work-related travelPaid 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 a community-based position requiring evening and weekend availability, travel to employer worksites, and participant transportation when assigned. Please apply only if you can reliably meet these scheduling and transportation requirements. 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. Apply Today If you are dependable, available for evening and weekend work, and interested in helping people succeed in competitive employment, we encourage you to apply. 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