$500 SIGNING BONUS!!!
Do you want to help change lives and grow your social responsibility? As an Employment Specialist/Job Coach you will join an organization that places top priority on a positive company culture and one that has been making a difference for over 29 years.
Job Description & Responsibilities: As an Employment Specialist/Job Coach you will play an invaluable role of serving, coaching, and learning from a diverse population of individuals with disabilities in various employment settings. Job Coaches observe and assist individuals/clients with disabilities while they work thereby helping them to become self-sufficient in their employment. Clients’ ages range from youth soon to graduate high school to all ages of adults. Job Coaches work out in the community with our clients at various locations. This position requires daily driving.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Meet clients at their place of work or training internship out in the community
· Meet 2 to 3 clients a day - shifts vary based on clients’ needs - Occasional evening and weekend opportunities
· Daily driving between clients
· Develop positive, professional rapport with clients, employers and fellow team members
· Assist clients in identifying their professional strengths and challenges
· Provide and share supportive and constructive feedback to clients
· Demonstrate and model professional and ethical employment behaviors
· Write clear, objective, and detailed case notes documenting your coaching, feedback, and client responses
· Meet documentation deadlines
· Maintain frequent and open communication with management and fellow team members to ensure the highest quality of customer service possible
Requirements:
High School Diploma/GED required
Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities, job development and/or coaching a plus
Professional work ethic and business casual dress
Flexibility with schedule to meet client's needs at different locations
Problem solving/analytical skills
Time management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Reliable access to computer and internet
Good written and oral communication skills
Reliable transportation
Must pass background check and be able to obtain a fingerprint clearance card
Current driver’s license, insurance and registration
Must have cell phone
*Animal Lovers are strongly encouraged to apply
*Retirees encouraged to apply
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Salary: $18.00 per hour with paid travel time between clients and paid admin time while completing documentation
Benefits:
- $500 signing bonus after 3 months of employment
- $50 monthly cell phone reimbursement
- Gas reimbursement up to $260/month based on hours worked
- Paid time off for full time employees
- 401(k)
- Health Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- HSA & FSA options
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person