Employment Coach - Buena Park

Integrated Resources Institute•Buena Park, CA

About The Position

The Employment Coach mentors and supports individuals 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, and on-the-job support guided by Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and instructional support strategies. The coach works with each individual and their circle of support to identify interests, skills, and employment goals; secure suitable employment; maintain productivity; and create meaningful daily schedules. The role also supports transportation and community access, and helps individuals build positive relationships with coworkers, roommates, neighbors, employers, and others. Under the direction of the Support Manager and in collaboration with the leadership team, the Employment Coach helps ensure the health, safety, support needs, and quality of life of the people served. The coach gathers information to support individualized Support Plans, uses digital tools such as Zoom, online learning platforms, and online job-search tools, and maintains effective relationships with employers and volunteer sites. A comprehensive paid training program is provided at hire and on an ongoing basis. This is a part-time position based in Buena Park, California, with a varied schedule of up to 18 hours per week and travel of up to 25%. Work may take place in offices, community settings, homes, and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

Strong organization, communication, and writing skills.
Proficiency with computers and online platforms, as some services are provided remotely.
Commitment to full inclusion of people with disabilities, integrated employment, 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 role's physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation, including varying periods of sitting, standing, and walking; occasional bending, stooping, stair climbing, reaching, balancing, pushing, pulling, and moving through office or community settings; and occasional lifting and carrying of items up to 10 pounds.
Ability to use both hands for some work tasks, such as typing, writing, and using computers or mobile devices, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Sufficient visual and hearing capacity, with or without assistive devices, to perform essential functions and communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

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

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 respectful, dignified, person-centered support to individuals with disabilities and their stakeholders.
Implement normalized, community-integrated employment services and develop integrated work schedules and competitive employment placements.
Support employment-related activities and help individuals maintain employment and productivity.
Conduct job-site analyses before, during, and after employment.
Develop and implement adaptations and support strategies based on individual needs.
Provide typical and specialized healthcare support, including medication, hygiene, toiletry, and feeding assistance, as needed.
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 daily care notes, clock-in/out records, and personnel-file updates.
Attend and complete staff development and other assigned trainings.
Communicate important updates about individuals served to supervisors, circles of support, and other stakeholders.
Follow professional and task-appropriate dress expectations and demonstrate emergency procedures; report emergencies to the Support Manager as necessary.
Collaborate with the individual, Lead Employment Coach, Support Manager, and circle of support on customized employment and job-development activities.
Contact prospective employers and facilitate job applications for participants.
Shadow and train other coaches supporting a specific individual.
Use digital tools, including Zoom, online learning platforms, and online job-search tools, to support employment goals.
Maintain effective business relationships with employers and volunteer sites.
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.