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 and practice interviews, learning employability skills, transportation to and from work, accessing their community, maintaining employment and productivity, discovering interests, skills, and employment goals, and creating a meaningful daily schedule. A primary goal is to develop friendly, professional, and respectful relationships with the individuals served and to help them build positive relationships with their co-workers, roommates, and neighbors.

Requirements

Two years of college or equivalent experience preferred but not required.
Job development and on-the-job support experience preferred but not required.
Experience supporting people with disabilities preferably in community integrated settings (plus any additional experience).
Strong organization, communication and writing skills.
Must be proficient in the use of computers and online platforms as some services are provided remotely.
Positive behavior support training experience preferred.
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.
A comprehensive paid training program is provided at the time of hire and an ongoing basis.

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
Positive behavior support training experience

Responsibilities

Carrying out all directives that come from the Support Manager, their 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 we serve, 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 is in line with their skills and talents.
Supporting the manager in gathering information during supports that lead to meaningful and Individualized Support Plans (ISP).
Utilizing digital tools such as Zoom, online learning platforms, and online job searching to meet the needs of each individual’s long-term employment goals.
Ensuring that strong and effective business relationships with employers and volunteer sites are maintained.
Demonstrates respectful and dignified interaction and communication with IRI persons served, stakeholders (such as co-workers, employers, family members, community members) and IRI colleagues.
Assumes competence and builds esteem in all interactions with IRI people served.
Implement a normalized community integrated employment focused service.
Develop integrated work schedules.
Find integrated work settings and develop competitive employment placement.
Provide encouragement for meaningful employment related activities to the person served.
Conduct frequent job site analysis - pre, during and post-employment.
Implement adaptation strategies and devices based upon individual need.
Provide typical and specialized healthcare needs (medication, hygiene, toiletry, feeding) as needed.
Implement individual service plan goals and SMART objectives.
Monitor positive behavior strategy system and plans.
Conduct task analysis and demonstrate data-based training decisions.
Completes all required documents: eRSP daily care notes, clocking in/out, maintaining up to date employee personnel file, etc.
Attends and completes staff development training and attend trainings as assigned.
Communicate important updates regarding IRI person served to supervisor, circle of support, stakeholders, etc.
Dresses professionally and/or appropriately for tasks that are done with person supported (see dress code policy).
Demonstrate proper emergency strategies.
Contact and report emergencies to the Support Manager, as necessary.
Collaborates with individual served and supported, Lead Employment Coach, Support Manager, and circle of support to complete customized employment activities for job development.
Contact prospective employers and facilitate job application for participants.
Shadow and train other coaches with a specific individual you support.
All other duties as assigned by the Support Manager, Director of Services, and CEO.