Job Coach

Description:

Are you passionate about creating a more inclusive and supportive community for adults with diverse abilities? Here’s your chance to make an impact by joining Exceed. We are a dynamic and mission-oriented organization driven by our vision to empower adults with diverse abilities to live fulfilling and independent lives through community support, job coaching, and supported employment services. We are recruiting a Job Coach to join our team and help create enriching social and work experiences for adults with diverse abilities in our communities.

A Work Futures Job Coach plays a crucial role in assisting individuals with disabilities to find and maintain meaningful employment. The job coach works closely with job seekers and employers to ensure a successful integration into the workforce. Job Coaches provide guidance, support, and training to individuals with disabilities to help them secure and maintain employment. You will work collaboratively with clients, employers, and other support professionals to facilitate successful job placements and ensure the ongoing success of individuals in the workplace.

Requirements

– Provide education and technical assistance to prospective employers on the benefits of employing workers with diverse abilities and the ADA accommodations.
– Analyze job tasks, break them down into constituent parts, and utilize optimal job training to ensure mastery.
– Negotiate work modifications and provide ongoing individual support and encouragement to individuals.
– Observe the work site culture and assist the worker in building a social bond with supervisors and coworkers that results in “natural support.”
– Provide case management of those assigned. Communicate verbally and in writing, as necessary, with program managers, job developers, support staff, employers, funding sources, and other advocates to ensure a clear understanding of each person’s progress and need for continued support.
– Ensure all required documentation is complete, timely, accurate, and representative of a professional organization. Follow licensing regulations, agency policies, and practices and protect individual rights and safety.
– Assist individuals with job preparation activities such as resumes, cover letters, mock interviews, and mobility training.

Experience Desired for This Position:

– High school diploma or equivalent.
– One (1) year of experience instructing/supervising individuals with developmental disabilities.
– Demonstrated ability in written and verbal communication.
– Must possess a valid driver’s license and safe driving record and have a reliable, insurable means of transportation.
– Must pass a DHS background check.
– Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment drug testing. (THC Excluded)
– Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

Our Benefits Include:

– 100% paid for employee medical, vision, and dental plan.
– HSA & FSA account
– Company-paid short-term disability.
– EAP program with mental health support
– Provides 403(b) retirement plan.
– PTO and paid holiday pay.

If You’re Ready To Make a Difference — Apply With Us Today!

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