Employment Coach - Laguna Hills

Integrated Resources Institute•Laguna Hills, CA

19h

About The Position

The Employment Coach mentors and supports individuals with developmental disabilities at their job sites and helps people seeking employment in the Orange County area. The role supports job development, including resume building, interview practice, employability skills, transportation to and from work, community access, maintaining employment and productivity, identifying interests and goals, and creating meaningful daily schedules with each person’s circle of support. Building friendly, professional, respectful relationships with the people served and supporting positive relationships with their coworkers, roommates, and neighbors are central to the role. The coach provides job development and on-the-job support guided by positive behavior support (PBIS) and instructional support strategies, with the goal of helping individuals obtain competitive integrated employment suited to their skills and talents. The role also supports health, safety, quality of life, individualized support planning, and effective relationships with employers and volunteer sites. Digital tools, including Zoom, online learning platforms, and online job-search resources, are used to support long-term employment goals. This is a part-time position in Laguna Hills, California, with a varied schedule of up to 16 hours per week and travel of up to 25%. The starting rate is $24 per hour. Mileage and cell phone reimbursement and job-placement bonus incentives of $100–$600 (prorated) are also offered. A comprehensive paid training program is provided at hire and on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

Strong organization, communication, and writing skills.
Proficiency with computers and online platforms, as some services are provided remotely.
Commitment to full inclusion of people with disabilities.
Commitment to integrated employment for people with disabilities.
Commitment to self-advocacy and person-centered planning.
Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
Ability to drive an automobile for job responsibilities.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Two years of college or equivalent experience; preferred but not required.
Experience in job development and on-the-job support; preferred but not required.
Experience supporting people with disabilities, preferably in community-integrated settings.
Positive behavior support training experience.

Responsibilities

Carry out directives from the Support Manager, Director of Services, Chief Executive Officer, and Board of Directors, while ensuring the service and support needs of people served are met.
Mentor people served and prioritize their health, safety, and quality of life.
Provide job development and on-the-job support using PBIS and instructional support strategies.
Collaborate with individuals and their circles of support to identify employment interests, skills, goals, and suitable competitive integrated employment.
Support managers in gathering information for individualized Support Plans.
Use digital tools, online learning platforms, and online job-search resources to support employment goals.
Maintain effective business relationships with employers and volunteer sites.
Practice the organization’s mission and person-centered values, and interact respectfully and with dignity with people served, stakeholders, and colleagues.
Implement community-integrated employment services and develop integrated work schedules.
Identify integrated work settings and develop competitive employment placements.
Encourage meaningful employment-related activities.
Conduct job-site analysis before, during, and after employment.
Implement adaptations and devices based on individual needs.
Provide specialized or typical health care support, such as medication, hygiene, toiletry, and feeding assistance, as needed.
Implement individual service-plan goals and SMART objectives.
Monitor positive behavior strategies and plans.
Conduct task analyses and make data-based training decisions.
Complete required documentation, including daily care notes, timekeeping, and personnel-file updates.
Attend and complete staff development and other assigned training.
Communicate important updates about people served to supervisors, circles of support, and other stakeholders.
Dress professionally or appropriately for assigned tasks.
Use appropriate emergency strategies and report emergencies to the Support Manager as necessary.
Collaborate with the individual, Lead Employment Coach, Support Manager, and circle of support on customized employment activities.
Contact prospective employers and facilitate job applications for participants.
Shadow and train other coaches supporting a specific individual.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Support Manager, Director of Services, or CEO.

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.
Job-placement bonus incentives of $100–$600, prorated.
Comprehensive paid training at hire and on an ongoing basis.