Employment Coach - Irvine - Availability Sundays

Integrated Resources Institute • Foothill Ranch, CA

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About The Position

The Employment Coach mentors and supports individuals with developmental disabilities at their job sites and helps people seeking employment in South Orange County. The role supports job development, on-the-job success, community access, and the pursuit of competitive integrated employment aligned with each individual’s skills, interests, and goals. The coach builds respectful, professional relationships with people served and supports positive relationships with coworkers, roommates, neighbors, employers, and other stakeholders.

Working under the direction of the Support Manager and in collaboration with the leadership team, the Employment Coach follows organizational directives and prioritizes the service and support needs, health, safety, and quality of life of the people served. Services are guided by Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), instructional support strategies, individualized plans, and person-centered values. The role also uses digital tools, including Zoom, online learning platforms, and online job searches, to support long-term employment goals.

This part-time Irvine position is scheduled on Sundays from 6:15 AM to 4:45 PM, with a varied schedule of up to 9.5 hours per week. The role involves travel of up to 25%, and a comprehensive paid training program is provided at hire and on an ongoing basis. Starting pay is $24.00 per hour, with mileage and cell phone reimbursement and prorated job-placement bonus incentives of $100–$600.

Requirements

• Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills.
• Proficiency with computers and online platforms; some services are provided remotely.
• Experience supporting people with disabilities, preferably in community-integrated settings.
• Commitment to full inclusion of people with disabilities, integrated employment, self-advocacy, and person-centered planning.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
• Ability to drive an automobile to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to perform the job’s physical functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, including varying periods of sitting, standing, and walking; occasional bending, stooping, stair climbing, reaching, balancing, pushing, pulling, and moving around office or community settings; and occasional lifting and carrying of items up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to use both hands for tasks such as typing, writing, and using computers or mobile devices, and sufficient vision and hearing, with or without assistive devices, to perform essential functions and communicate effectively.
• Compliance with the agency’s cell phone policy when using company-issued or pre-authorized personal devices.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of college or equivalent experience.
• Job development and on-the-job support experience.
• Positive behavior support training experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out directives from the Support Manager, Director of Services, Chief Executive Officer, and Board of Directors, prioritizing the needs of people served.
• Provide mentorship and support focused on health, safety, quality of life, and individualized employment goals.
• Assist individuals and their circle of support in securing competitive integrated employment aligned with their skills and talents.
• Support job development, including resume building, interview practice, employability skills, contacting prospective employers, and facilitating applications.
• Provide transportation to and from work and assist with accessing the community.
• Support individuals in maintaining employment and productivity and encourage meaningful employment-related activities.
• Discover and support individuals’ interests, skills, and employment goals, and work with their circle of support to create meaningful schedules.
• Develop integrated work schedules and identify integrated work settings and competitive employment placements.
• Conduct frequent job-site analysis before, during, and after employment.
• Implement adaptation strategies, devices, individual service plan goals, SMART objectives, and positive behavior strategies.
• Provide typical and specialized healthcare support as needed, including medication, hygiene, toiletry, and feeding assistance.
• Conduct task analysis and use data to inform training decisions.
• Complete required documentation, including eRSP daily care notes, timekeeping, and personnel-file updates.
• Attend and complete staff development and other assigned training.
• Communicate important updates about people served to supervisors, circles of support, stakeholders, and others as appropriate.
• Maintain respectful and dignified interactions and build esteem in interactions with people served, stakeholders, and colleagues.
• Maintain effective business relationships with employers and volunteer sites.
• Demonstrate appropriate emergency strategies and report emergencies to the Support Manager as necessary.
• Collaborate with the individual, Lead Employment Coach, Support Manager, and circle of support on customized employment activities.
• Shadow and train other coaches assigned to a specific individual.
• Dress professionally or appropriately for assigned tasks and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees only.
• Lifestyle Spending Account.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Paid time off for full-time employees only.
• Paid sick leave.
• Employee referral program.
• Flexible Spending Account for full-time employees only.
• Retirement Plan.
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability for full-time employees only.
• Flexible schedules.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Prorated job-placement bonus incentives of $100–$600.
• Comprehensive paid training at hire and on an ongoing basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed