Employment Coach - Costa Mesa

Integrated Resources Institute•Costa Mesa, CA

5d•$24

About The Position

Want to make a difference in someone's life? 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 Orange County area. We have part-time positions open in the following areas of West Orange County: Costa Mesa - Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM; Fridays from 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM Costa Mesa/Fountain Valley - Mondays from 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM Starting Rate $24.00/hour. Plus mileage and cell phone reimbursement + bonus incentives for job placements $100-600 (prorated) Doesn't work with your schedule? We have other opportunities for you! Please visit irioc.org/careers to view open positions in your area In the Employment Coach role, you will be support someone with: Job development, including resume building, practice interviews, learning new employability skills Transportation to and from work, and assistance with accessing their community Maintaining employment and productivity Discovering their interests, skills, and employment goals Creating a meaningful daily schedule by working with their circle of support Above all, we are all about building healthy relationships. One of your main goals will be to develop a friendly professional and respectful relationship with the person(s) you are assigned to, as well as 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.

Responsibilities

Understands and practices IRI’s mission and embraces person-centered values.
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.