Job Coach / Employment Specialist / Greenville NC

RHA Health Services • Greenville, NC

2d

About The Position

We are hiring for: Job Coach / Employment Specialist / Greenville NC Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Provides support for individuals and or groups of persons with disabilities in variety of community-based work settings, supporting the person towards independence in the work tasks and work environment, including development of natural supports. Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. Implements services and supports to address the person’s vocational goals and desired outcomes as identified in their Individual Plan of Employment (IPE). Relies on supervision and direction from the Vocational Program Manager. Complies with basic job requirements and tasks including two job placement milestones per month or twenty-four job placement milestones per year. Greenville, NC Position Do others look to you for advice and counseling when they’re considering job choices? Are you patient, and known as a life coach among your friends? RHA Health Services is looking for a passionate, driven, and resourceful Employment Specialist. Our Employment Specialist provides support for individuals with disabilities in a variety of community-based work settings, supporting the person towards independence in the work tasks and work environment, including development of natural supports, assist the person receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. Employment Specialists implements services and supports to address the person’s vocational goals and desired outcomes as identified in their Individual Plan of Employment (IPE). Relies on supervision and direction from the Vocational Program Manager. If you’re looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve, then consider RHA Health Services where we put people first! Successful candidates for the Employment Specialist are excellent coaches and motivators who modeling preferred behaviors while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma /(GED) or higher.
• 1 yr + Experience working with individuals with disabilities / IDD.
• Regularly required to lift 10 lbs.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 lbs.
• Must be able to pull minimum of 10 lbs.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
• Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Required to regularly stand and walk.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
• Must be able to talk and hear.
• Valid drivers’ license and automotive insurance
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, preferred
• CPR, first aid, NCI and/or role specific certification, a plus
• Computer with home internet access

Responsibilities

• Provides support for individuals and or groups of persons with disabilities in variety of community-based work settings, supporting the person towards independence in the work tasks and work environment, including development of natural supports.
• Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports.
• Implements services and supports to address the person’s vocational goals and desired outcomes as identified in their Individual Plan of Employment (IPE).
• Relies on supervision and direction from the Vocational Program Manager.
• Complies with basic job requirements and tasks including two job placement milestones per month or twenty-four job placement milestones per year.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation program including regular performance feedback and coaching
• Healthcare insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Telemed and Pharmacy Insurance, Health Advocate service which assists employees find doctors, schedule appointments, estimate costs, answer medical/prescription questions, resolve medical claims issues and basically does the leg-work for employees
• Offering free diabetic medication and supplies
• 401(k) retirement savings program with Wells Fargo
• Paid Time Off
• Company sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance
• Extensive Wellness Programs including company paid scholarships for healthy weight management and nicotine cessation, several wellness challenges and rewards through the year.
• Free Annual Health Screening and wellness coaching event.
• Discounted medical premiums for nicotine free employees.
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
• Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve!
• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program : to help you save money!
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED