Career Coach - Vocational Training

ARC Voyagers • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

ARC Voyagers is seeking a passionate and dedicated Career Coach to join their supportive and caring team. This role focuses on providing vocational training and coaching to individuals with disabilities, helping them develop workplace skills, explore career opportunities, and achieve meaningful employment. The Career Coach will offer individualized job coaching, teach essential workplace skills, encourage career exploration, support individualized goals through service plans and documentation, build confidence, promote workplace success, and provide transportation support. The position is based in Columbus, OH, with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 8 am – 4 pm, and an hourly range of $18.00-$21.00 based on experience.

Requirements

• 21+ with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift, bend, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• Must submit to BCII/FBI background checks and Nurse Aide & Abuser Registry checks.
• Must maintain American Red Cross or equivalent First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid State of Ohio driver's license and ability to meet ARC Voyagers' insurability standards.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must complete required DODD training upon hire.
• Must obtain and maintain a Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) credential or obtain the credential within 12 months of hire, as assigned.
• Must obtain Working Incentive Planning certification within the first six months of employment, as assigned.
• Physical exam may be required based on job assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing employment services to individuals with disabilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized job coaching at community businesses, helping individuals develop technical and interpersonal skills through training approaches tailored to their learning style, abilities, and support needs.
• Teach workplace skills through classroom-style instruction on workplace expectations, communication, professionalism, safety, and the appropriate use of supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Encourage career exploration by helping individuals discover competitive employment opportunities that align with their interests, skills, abilities, and personal goals.
• Support individualized goals by contributing to service plans, documenting observations, assessing employability skills, and identifying barriers and strategies for successful employment.
• Build confidence and independence by providing encouragement, feedback, and hands-on support as individuals learn new skills and navigate workplace environments.
• Promote workplace success by helping individuals develop the skills and behaviors needed to succeed in competitive employment and participate more fully in their communities.
• Provide transportation support by transporting individuals to base locations and worksites using company vehicles as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• holidays and leave options
• Comprehensive health insurance provided through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA), including employer paid allowance
• 100% Employer paid dental and vision plans
• $25,000 basic life insurance paid by employer
• Voluntary life, disability and other insurance plans
• 403(b) savings plan , with company match 50% of employee deferral up to 6%
• Access to employee assistance program
• Opportunities for training
• education assistance
• professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED