Employment Coach - Glendora
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. In the Employment Coach role, you will 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.
- 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
- Understand and practice IRI’s mission and embrace person-centered values.
- Demonstrate respectful and dignified interaction and communication with IRI persons served, stakeholders (such as co-workers, employers, family members, community members) and IRI colleagues.
- Assume competence and build 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.
- Complete all required documents: eRSP daily care notes, clocking in/out, maintaining up to date employee personnel file, etc.
- Attend and complete staff development training and attend trainings as assigned.
- Communicate important updates regarding IRI person served to supervisor, circle of support, stakeholders, etc.
- Dress 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.
- Collaborate 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.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FT only)
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off (FT only)
- Paid Sick Leave
- Employee Referral Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FT only)
- Retirement Plan
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (FT only)
- Flexible Schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
