Employment Coach - Lancaster

Integrated Resources Institute•Lancaster, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Employment Coach mentors and supports individuals with developmental disabilities at job sites and helps people seeking employment in the Los Angeles County area. The role focuses on job development and on-the-job support guided by positive behavior support (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 helps gather information for individualized support plans and uses digital tools, including Zoom, online learning platforms, and online job-search resources, to support long-term employment goals. The position builds and maintains effective relationships with employers, volunteer sites, the people served, and their circles of support. The role includes helping with resumes, interview practice, employability skills, transportation and community access, maintaining employment and productivity, and identifying interests, skills, and employment goals. Employment Coaches work under the direction of the Support Manager and collaborate with the leadership team and other members of each person’s support network. This Lancaster position is part-time, with a varied schedule of up to 18 hours per week; the listed schedule is Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays may be necessary. Paid training is provided at hire and on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills.
Proficiency with computers and online platforms, as some services are provided remotely.
Flexible availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
Ability to drive an automobile to perform job responsibilities.
Commitment to full inclusion of people with disabilities, integrated employment, self-advocacy, and person-centered planning.

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

Understand and practice IRI’s mission and person-centered values, interacting respectfully and with dignity with people served, stakeholders, and colleagues.
Provide mentorship and implement normalized, community-integrated employment services.
Develop integrated work schedules, identify integrated work settings, and support competitive employment placement.
Encourage meaningful employment-related activities.
Conduct job-site analysis before, during, and after employment.
Implement adaptations and devices based on individual needs, and provide specialized healthcare supports as needed.
Implement individual service plan goals and SMART objectives; monitor positive behavior strategies and plans.
Conduct task analysis and make 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.
Follow professional and task-appropriate dress expectations and demonstrate emergency procedures; report emergencies to the Support Manager as necessary.
Collaborate with the person served, 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.
Carry out other duties assigned by the Support Manager, Director of Services, or CEO.
Support job development, including resume building, interview practice, and employability skills.
Support transportation to and from work, community access, employment maintenance, productivity, and the development of employment goals and daily schedules.

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 and bonus incentives for job placements are listed for the position.
Comprehensive paid training at hire and on an ongoing basis.