Employment Coach - Granada Hills

Integrated Resources Institute•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Employment Coach mentors and supports individuals with developmental disabilities at job sites and helps individuals seeking employment in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles County. The role focuses on job development, on-the-job support, maintaining employment, transportation and community access, and helping people identify employment interests, skills, and goals. Coaches work with each person’s circle of support to develop meaningful schedules and build respectful, positive relationships with employers, coworkers, roommates, neighbors, and others. The Employment Coach provides person-centered services with a priority focus on health, safety, and quality of life. Using positive behavior supports and instructional strategies, the coach helps individuals pursue competitive integrated employment suited to their skills and talents. The role also supports managers in gathering information for individualized support plans, uses digital tools such as Zoom and online job-search platforms, and maintains effective relationships with employers and volunteer sites. The position is part-time, based in Granada Hills, California, with a varied schedule of up to 12 hours per week and travel up to 25%. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability may be needed. Starting pay is $24 per hour, with mileage and cell phone reimbursement and prorated job-placement bonus incentives. Paid training is provided at hire and on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

Strong organization, communication, and writing skills.
Proficiency with computers and online platforms; some services are provided remotely.
Commitment to full inclusion of people with disabilities.
Commitment to 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 to perform job responsibilities.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including varying periods of sitting, standing, and walking; occasional bending, stooping, stair climbing, reaching, balancing, pushing, pulling, and lifting or carrying items up to 10 pounds.
Sufficient vision and hearing, with or without assistive devices, to perform essential functions and communicate effectively.

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

Carry out directives from the Support Manager, Director of Services, Chief Executive Officer, and Board of Directors, prioritizing the service and support needs of people served.
Provide mentorship and person-centered support focused on health, safety, quality of life, and respectful, dignified interactions.
Provide job development and on-the-job supports guided by positive behavior and instructional support strategies.
Collaborate with individuals and their circles of support to identify employment interests, skills, and goals and secure competitive integrated employment.
Support managers by gathering information for meaningful Individualized Support Plans.
Use digital tools, including Zoom, online learning platforms, and online job-search resources, to support long-term employment goals.
Maintain effective business relationships with employers and volunteer sites.
Develop integrated work schedules and identify integrated work settings and competitive employment placements.
Encourage meaningful employment-related activities and conduct job-site analysis before, during, and after employment.
Implement adaptations and devices based on individual needs; provide typical and specialized healthcare support, such as medication, hygiene, toiletry, and feeding, as needed.
Implement service plan goals and SMART objectives, monitor positive behavior strategies and plans, and use task analysis and data-based training decisions.
Complete required documentation, including daily care notes, timekeeping, and personnel-file updates.
Attend and complete assigned staff development and training.
Communicate important updates about people served to supervisors, circles of support, and other stakeholders.
Use appropriate professional attire and demonstrate emergency strategies; contact and report emergencies to the Support Manager as needed.
Collaborate with the person served, Lead Employment Coach, Support Manager, and circle of support on customized employment activities.
Contact prospective employers and facilitate job applications for participants.
Shadow and train other coaches supporting a specific individual.
Provide transportation to and from work and assist people with accessing their communities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Support Manager, Director of Services, or CEO.

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.
Bonus incentives for job placements, ranging from $100 to $600, prorated.
Comprehensive paid training at hire and on an ongoing basis.