This position is 100% remote but candidate must reside in or near Frederick / Germantown, MD due to having to support our clients in that area.
Seeking a very professional, resourceful, and dynamic employment specialist / job coach to support individuals with disabilities as they are looking for employment. Once placed in employment, employment specialist / job coach will also conduct work site visits to help train the individual while advocating for them at their various places of employment. The employment specialist / job coach makes their own schedule and this role is a remote role.
Responsibilities:
- Meet virtually with consumers to complete resumes
- Meet virtually with consumers to complete job applications
- Meeting virtually with consumers to conduct mock interviews
- Attend job fairs with the consumers
- Network with local hiring managers in efforts to get consumers placed in employment
- Take consumers to job interviews
- Visit consumers on the job site to coach them in their daily work tasks
- Complete well written case notes of each session
- Complete other required documentation
Successful candidate must have the following
- Must have some experience working with people with disabilities. Prior job coaching experience is a HUGE plus.
- Must be very detailed oriented
- Must be a self starter and problem solver
- Must have intermediate Google Drive and Microsoft office experience
- Must have excellent organizational skills
- Must have excellent time management skills
- Must be trustworthy
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must have HS Diploma
- Must have good writing skills.
Pay is $20/ hour with 2 performance bonuses every 3 months
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Frederick, MD 21701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- employment development specialist/ job coach: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Frederick, MD 21701