Employment Coach - Santa Ana

Integrated Resources Institute•Santa Ana, CA

2d•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 Central Orange County area. The Employment Coach role involves supporting individuals with job development, including resume building and practice interviews, learning employability skills, transportation to and from work, assistance with accessing their community, maintaining employment and productivity, discovering their interests, skills, and employment goals, and creating a meaningful daily schedule by working with their circle of support. The main goal is to develop friendly, professional, and respectful relationships with the person(s) assigned and help them build positive relationships with their co-workers, roommates, and neighbors. The Employment Coach is responsible for carrying out all directives from management, ensuring all service and support needs are met, providing mentorship, and prioritizing health, safety, and quality of life services. The role requires skills in job development and on-the-job supports, guided by PBIS and Instructional Support Strategies, to assist individuals in securing competitive integrated jobs aligned with their skills and talents. The coach will also support managers in gathering information for Individualized Support Plans (ISP) and utilize digital tools like Zoom and online platforms for remote services and job searching. Maintaining strong business relationships with employers and volunteer sites is also a key responsibility.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Positive behavior support training experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand and practice IRI’s mission and embrace person-centered values.
Demonstrate respectful and dignified interaction and communication with IRI persons served, stakeholders, and colleagues.
Assume competence and build esteem in all interactions with IRI people served.
Implement 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.
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.