Employment Coach - Costa Mesa

Integrated Resources Institute • Costa Mesa, CA

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About The Position

The Employment Coach mentors and supports people with developmental disabilities at their job sites and helps individuals seeking employment in the Orange County area. The role focuses on job development, competitive integrated employment, on-the-job support, and helping people pursue employment aligned with their skills, interests, and goals. Services are guided by positive behavior support and instructional support strategies, with a priority on health, safety, quality of life, and person-centered values.

The coach collaborates with each person served, their circle of support, employers, colleagues, and leadership. The position also supports the development of individualized service plans, maintains business relationships with employers and volunteer sites, and uses digital tools such as Zoom, online learning platforms, and online job-search resources. This is a part-time position of up to 18 hours per week, with a varied schedule and up to 25% travel. The position is based in Costa Mesa, California, and may involve work in office, community, home, and outdoor settings.

Requirements

• Strong organization, communication, and writing skills.
• Proficiency with computers and online platforms.
• Flexible availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
• Ability to drive an automobile for job responsibilities.
• Commitment to full inclusion of people with disabilities.
• Commitment to integrated employment for people with disabilities.
• Commitment to self-advocacy and person-centered planning.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of college or equivalent experience.
• Experience in job development and on-the-job support.
• Experience supporting people with disabilities, preferably in community-integrated settings.
• Positive behavior support training experience.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support individuals with developmental disabilities in pursuing and maintaining employment.
• Develop integrated work schedules and identify integrated work settings and competitive employment placements.
• Support job development activities, including customized employment, contacting prospective employers, and facilitating job applications.
• Provide encouragement for meaningful employment-related activities and support individuals in discovering interests, skills, and employment goals.
• Conduct job-site analysis before, during, and after employment.
• Implement adaptations, strategies, and devices based on individual needs.
• Provide specialized healthcare support, such as medication, hygiene, toiletry, or feeding assistance, as needed.
• Implement individual service plan goals and SMART objectives and monitor positive behavior strategies and plans.
• Conduct task analysis and use data to guide training decisions.
• Complete required documentation, including daily care notes, time records, and personnel file updates.
• Communicate important updates about people served to supervisors, circles of support, and other stakeholders.
• Use digital tools and online platforms to support individuals’ long-term employment goals.
• Maintain effective business relationships with employers and volunteer sites.
• Collaborate with the individual served, Lead Employment Coach, Support Manager, and circle of support.
• Shadow and train other coaches supporting a specific individual.
• Attend and complete staff development and other assigned training.
• Follow professional dress expectations and demonstrate appropriate emergency strategies, reporting emergencies to the Support Manager as necessary.
• Carry out other duties assigned by the Support Manager, Director of Services, or CEO.

Benefits

• Health insurance for full-time employees only
• Dental insurance for full-time employees only
• 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
• Paid training at hire and on an ongoing basis
• Bonus incentives for job placements

What This Job Offers

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