Employment Coach - Saint Helena

Integrated Resources Institute • Saint Helena, CA

25d

About The Position

The Employment Coach mentors and supports individuals with developmental disabilities at their job sites and assists individuals seeking employment in Napa and Sonoma Counties. The role focuses on job development, on-the-job support, and helping each person secure and maintain competitive integrated employment that aligns with their skills, talents, interests, and goals. The coach also supports access to transportation and community activities, helps create meaningful daily schedules, and builds respectful professional relationships with the people served and their coworkers, employers, roommates, neighbors, and other members of their support circle.

The Employment Coach works under the direction of the Support Manager and in collaboration with leadership and others involved in an individual's support. The role provides services guided by positive behavior support and instructional support strategies, contributes information to individualized support planning, uses digital tools such as Zoom and online job-search and learning platforms, and maintains effective relationships with employers and volunteer sites. Comprehensive paid training is provided at hire and on an ongoing basis.

This is a part-time position with a varied schedule of up to 20 hours per week. The posting lists Saint Helena shifts on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, along with other openings in nearby cities. Travel is up to 25%. The starting rate is $24.00 per hour, with mileage and cell phone reimbursement and prorated job-placement bonus incentives of $100–$600.

Requirements

• Strong organization, 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 and integrated employment for people with disabilities.
• Commitment to self-advocacy and person-centered planning.
• Flexible availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
• Ability to drive an automobile for job responsibilities.
• Ability to meet the position's physical and communication requirements, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of college or equivalent experience; preferred but not required.
• Job development and on-the-job support experience; preferred but not required.
• Positive behavior support training experience.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support people served, prioritizing health, safety, quality of life, dignity, and person-centered values.
• Assist with job development, including resume building, interview practice, employability skills, contacting prospective employers, and facilitating job applications.
• Find integrated work settings and develop competitive employment placements aligned with each person's skills and goals.
• Provide on-the-job support, conduct job-site analyses before, during, and after employment, and help people maintain employment and productivity.
• Support transportation to and from work and access to the community.
• Discover and support each person's interests, skills, and employment goals, and help create meaningful daily schedules with their circle of support.
• Develop integrated work schedules and encourage meaningful employment-related activities.
• Implement adaptation strategies and devices according to individual needs.
• Provide typical and specialized healthcare support as needed, including medication, hygiene, toiletry, and feeding assistance.
• Implement individual service plan goals and SMART objectives; monitor positive behavior strategies and plans.
• Conduct task analyses and make data-based training decisions.
• Complete required documentation, including eRSP daily care notes, time records, and personnel-file updates.
• Attend and complete staff development and other assigned training.
• Communicate important updates about people served to supervisors, support-circle members, and other stakeholders.
• Use emergency strategies and report emergencies to the Support Manager as needed.
• Collaborate with the individual, Lead Employment Coach, Support Manager, and circle of support on customized employment activities.
• Maintain effective business relationships with employers and volunteer sites.
• Shadow and train other coaches supporting a specific individual.
• Follow directives from the Support Manager, Director of Services, Chief Executive Officer, and Board of Directors; perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time employees only).
• Lifestyle Spending Account.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Paid time off (full-time employees only).
• Paid sick leave.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time employees only).
• Retirement Plan.
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability (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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed