Job Coach / Employment Specialist – Part-Time Evening & Overnight
About The Position
RISE Services is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and motivated Job Coach / Employment Specialist to provide one-on-one workplace support to an individual with a disability who is employed in Fredericksburg, Virginia. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who prefers evening hours and enjoys teaching, coaching, problem-solving, and helping others become more independent. No bachelor's degree or previous job-coaching experience is required. Training is provided. The position requires travel to Dumfries for participant pickup, travel to the participant's employer in Fredericksburg, and on-site support during evening and late-night hours. The Tuesday shift currently ends at approximately 3:00 a.m.
Requirements
- Availability for the listed Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shifts.
- Ability to work until approximately 3:00 a.m. on Tuesdays.
- Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly between Dumfries and Fredericksburg.
- Ability to transport a participant when required.
- Acceptable driving record and required automobile insurance.
- Strong dependability, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently during evening and overnight hours.
- Ability to complete electronic documentation accurately and on time.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to satisfy applicable background-screening and employment requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required. We will also consider relevant experience in teaching, mentoring, coaching, customer service, supervision, human services, behavioral health, direct support, or workforce development.
- Experience in Supported Employment or job coaching
- Experience in Intellectual/developmental disability services
- Experience in Direct support or human services
- Experience in Behavioral health
- Experience in Vocational rehabilitation or workforce development
- Experience in Evening or overnight community-based services
- Experience with Medicaid Waiver services
- Experience with ADA accommodations and disability employment
- CESP, ACRE, DSP, or similar employment-support credentials
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized job coaching during the participant's scheduled work shifts.
- Help the participant learn and perform assigned job duties.
- Teach workplace routines, safety procedures, time management, and employer expectations.
- Reinforce appropriate workplace communication and professional behavior.
- Help the participant communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
- Encourage independence without completing the participant's job duties for them.
- Identify and develop natural workplace supports.
- Monitor progress and gradually adjust support as independence increases.
- Assist with transportation according to the participant's approved service plan.
- Complete accurate progress notes and required electronic documentation.
- Communicate promptly with RISE management regarding schedule changes, transportation issues, safety concerns, incidents, or significant workplace developments.
- Participate in required training, supervision, and service-planning activities.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel
- Paid training and professional development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Tenure Bonus Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
