Employment/Job Coach - Suisun City

Integrated Resources Institute•Suisun City, CA

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About The Position

The Employment Coach mentors and supports individuals with developmental disabilities at their job sites and helps people seeking employment in Solano County, California. The role focuses on job development and on-the-job support guided by positive behavior support (PBIS) and instructional support strategies, helping individuals secure competitive, integrated employment aligned with their skills and talents. The coach also supports health, safety, quality of life, and the development of meaningful individualized support plans. The position involves helping individuals develop resumes and interview skills, identify interests and employment goals, access transportation and community activities, maintain employment and productivity, and build meaningful daily schedules with their circle of support. The coach builds respectful professional relationships with individuals, coworkers, employers, families, and community members, and maintains business relationships with employers and volunteer sites. Digital tools such as Zoom, online learning platforms, and online job-search tools are used as appropriate. This is a part-time role in Suisun City, California, with a varied schedule of up to 16 hours per week. The stated availability is Monday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; flexible availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays may be necessary. The starting rate is $24.00 per hour, with mileage and cell phone reimbursement and prorated job-placement bonus incentives of $100–$600. A comprehensive paid training program is provided at hire and on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

Experience supporting people with disabilities, preferably in community-integrated settings.
Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills.
Proficiency with computers and online platforms; 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 to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
Ability to drive an automobile to perform job responsibilities.
Ability to use smartphones and other mobile electronic devices for work, subject to the agency’s cell phone policy.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Two years of college or equivalent experience.
Experience in job development and on-the-job support.
Positive behavior support training experience.

Responsibilities

Mentor individuals served and provide support focused on health, safety, quality of life, and employment.
Carry out directives from the Support Manager, Director of Services, Chief Executive Officer, and Board of Directors.
Support job development and on-the-job supports using positive behavior support and instructional support strategies.
Help individuals and their circles of support pursue competitive, integrated employment aligned with individual skills and talents.
Gather information during support activities to inform individualized support plans.
Use digital tools, including Zoom, online learning platforms, and online job-search resources, to support long-term 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 normalized, 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 healthcare support as needed, including medication, hygiene, toiletry, and feeding assistance.
Implement individual service plan goals and SMART objectives, and 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 staff-development training and other assigned trainings.
Communicate important updates about individuals served to supervisors, circles of support, and other stakeholders.
Dress professionally or appropriately for assigned tasks and follow the dress code policy.
Use appropriate emergency strategies and report emergencies to the Support Manager as necessary.
Collaborate with individuals served, the Lead Employment Coach, Support Manager, and circles of support on customized employment and job-development activities.
Contact prospective employers and facilitate job applications for participants.
Shadow and train other coaches assigned to 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.