Job Coach for Supported Employment
About The Position
Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) is hiring two Job Coaches for its Supported Employment program at Camp Pendleton. The role supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at their workplaces, helping them learn tasks, understand routines, communicate with coworkers, stay organized, and solve problems. Coaches encourage independence and confidence while respecting each individual’s role as an employee and stepping back as the person becomes more self-sufficient. The program provides 1:1 support for individual placements and 1:3 support for group placements. Coaches also support career exploration, resume building, interview preparation, job placement, and workplace skills, and partner with individuals and local employers to build lasting employment opportunities. The program is CARF-certified and emphasizes safety, quality, and individualized support. The position pays $19.50 per hour. Two full-time schedules are available: Position 1 works Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 2 a.m. to 11 a.m., plus Sunday and Thursday from 2 a.m. to 2 p.m. Position 2 works Sunday through Thursday from 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The coach uses their personal vehicle to transport the individual they support; approved work-related mileage is reimbursed at the current IRS rate.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Three years of driving experience.
- Own a vehicle for transportation.
- Willingness to drive up to three clients in a personal vehicle at once.
- Mileage for approved work-related travel is reimbursed at the current IRS rate.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience working in social services, education, or with the developmentally disabled population is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Train, support, and monitor clients while in the community.
- Participate in developing a circle of support by building relationships with clients’ family, friends, neighbors, and other community members.
- Develop individualized adaptive support materials as needed.
- Develop and expand clients’ participation in integrated employment activities.
- Assist with developing and implementing clients’ annual plans, goals, and objectives.
- Participate in clients’ annual Individualized Program Plan (IPP) meetings.
- Provide same-day shift coverage as requested by the supervisor.
- Support individuals with learning workplace tasks and routines, communicating with coworkers, staying organized, and problem-solving.
- Support career exploration, resume building, interview preparation, job placement, and workplace skills.
- Partner with individuals and local employers to create meaningful, lasting employment opportunities.
- Transport the individual supported in the coach’s personal vehicle.
Benefits
- Employer-sponsored medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- Generous 401(k) employer match.
- Accrued sick and vacation hours.
- Years of Service Pay.
- Paid holidays.
- Employee discount program, including discounts at the San Diego Zoo, Legoland, dining establishments, and gyms.
- Wellness program with monthly challenges and prizes.
- Quarterly opportunity draws.
- Mileage reimbursement, if applicable.
- Free access to a newly remodeled fitness center at the San Diego office.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Some benefits apply to full-time employees only.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
