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 assists people seeking employment in the Orange County area. The role focuses on job development and on-the-job support guided by PBIS and instructional support strategies, with the goal of helping each person secure competitive, integrated employment aligned with their skills and talents. The coach also supports participants’ health, safety, quality of life, community access, employment maintenance, and individualized support needs. The coach works under the direction of the Support Manager and in collaboration with the leadership team, participants, employers, families, and other members of each person’s circle of support. The role includes using digital tools such as Zoom, online learning platforms, and online job searches; developing effective relationships with employers and volunteer sites; and contributing information to individualized support plans. The position is part-time, based in Buena Park, California, with a varied schedule of up to 18 hours per week and travel of up to 25%. Starting pay is $24 per hour. Mileage and cell phone reimbursement and prorated job-placement bonus incentives of $100–$600 are also described. Paid training is provided at hire and on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

Strong organizational, 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.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
Ability to drive an automobile to fulfill job responsibilities.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 services focused on health, safety, and quality of life.
Support job development and on-the-job needs using PBIS and instructional support strategies.
Assist individuals and their circles of support in securing competitive, integrated employment aligned with their skills and talents.
Gather information during supports to help develop meaningful Individualized Support Plans.
Use digital tools, including Zoom, online learning platforms, and online job-search tools, to support long-term employment goals.
Maintain effective business relationships with employers and volunteer sites.
Practice IRI’s mission and person-centered values, and interact respectfully and with dignity with people served, stakeholders, and colleagues.
Assume competence and build esteem in interactions with people served.
Implement community-integrated employment services and develop integrated work schedules.
Identify integrated work settings and develop competitive employment placements.
Encourage meaningful employment-related activities.
Conduct frequent job-site analyses before, during, and after employment.
Implement adaptations and devices based on 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, and 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 training and other assigned training.
Communicate important updates about people served to supervisors, circles of support, and other stakeholders.
Dress professionally or appropriately for assigned tasks.
Use appropriate 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 and job-development activities.
Contact prospective employers and facilitate job applications for participants.
Shadow and train other coaches supporting a specific individual.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Support Manager, Director of Services, and 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.
Prorated job-placement bonus incentives of $100–$600.
Comprehensive paid training at hire and on an ongoing basis.