Employment Coach - Pomona

Integrated Resources Institute•Pomona, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible and caring individual needed to mentor and provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities at their job sites, and job development for individuals seeking employment in the San Gabriel Valley, CA. The Employment Coach role involves supporting individuals with job development, including resume building, practice interviews, and learning employability skills. It also includes providing transportation assistance to and from work, helping individuals access their community, and supporting them in maintaining employment and productivity. A key aspect of the role is helping individuals discover their interests, skills, and employment goals, and creating a meaningful daily schedule with their circle of support. The primary focus is on building healthy relationships and fostering positive connections with co-workers, roommates, and neighbors.

Requirements

Proficient in the use of computers and online platforms as some services are provided remotely.
Commitment to full inclusion of all persons with disabilities.
Commitment to integrated employment for all persons with disabilities.
Commitment to self-advocacy and person-centered planning.
Flexible availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.
Must be able to drive an automobile.

Nice To Haves

Two years of college or equivalent experience preferred.
Job development and on-the-job support experience preferred.
Experience supporting people with disabilities preferably in community integrated settings.
Strong organization, communication and writing skills.
Positive behavior support training experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Carrying out all directives from the Support Manager, Director of Services, Chief Executive Officer, and Board of Directors.
Ensuring all persons served service and support needs are met.
Providing mentorship to the people served, with a priority focus on health, safety, and quality of life services.
Providing job development and on-the-job supports, guided by PBIS and Instructional Support Strategies.
Assisting the individual and their circle of support in securing a competitive integrated job that aligns with their skills and talents.
Supporting the manager in gathering information for meaningful and Individualized Support Plans (ISP).
Utilizing digital tools such as Zoom, online learning platforms, and online job searching.
Ensuring strong and effective business relationships with employers and volunteer sites are maintained.
Implementing a normalized community integrated employment focused service.
Developing integrated work schedules.
Finding integrated work settings and developing competitive employment placement.
Providing encouragement for meaningful employment related activities.
Conducting frequent job site analysis - pre, during and post-employment.
Implementing adaptation strategies and devices based upon individual need.
Providing typical and specialized healthcare needs (medication, hygiene, toiletry, feeding) as needed.
Implementing individual service plan goals and SMART objectives.
Monitoring positive behavior strategy system and plans.
Conducting task analysis and demonstrating data-based training decisions.
Completing all required documents: eRSP daily care notes, clocking in/out, maintaining up to date employee personnel file, etc.
Attending and completing staff development training and attending trainings as assigned.
Communicating important updates regarding persons served to supervisor, circle of support, stakeholders, etc.
Dressing professionally and/or appropriately for tasks.
Demonstrating proper emergency strategies.
Contacting and reporting emergencies to the Support Manager, as necessary.
Collaborating with individual served and supported, Lead Employment Coach, Support Manager, and circle of support to complete customized employment activities for job development.
Contacting prospective employers and facilitating job application for participants.
Shadowing and training other coaches with a specific individual you support.
Performing all other duties as assigned by the Support Manager, Director of Services, and CEO.