Job Coach of Vocational Services

EmployU, Inc•Key West, FL

33d•$39,000 - $49,000

About The Position

At employU, our culture is EPIC.It’s not just a buzzword; it’s how we show up every day for our team and the community we serve. employU Values Statement — EPIC Empowerment – We give every person the tools, support, and confidence to chart their own career path. Passion – Energy and enthusiasm drive us to exceed expectations and change lives. Integrity – Honesty, transparency, and ethical decision-making guide everything we do. Commitment – We invest in long-term partnerships with clients, employers, and one another to ensure shared success. Looking for meaningful work with a team that lives its values? You’ll fit right in at employU. Join our team! A flexible schedule, paid weekly, working in the community, making a difference, being surrounded by a great team, and maintaining work/life balance—this is what you can expect working at employU. Our team works within the disability community to empower our customers with the knowledge, connections, and confidence required to achieve independence by establishing a sustainable career. Because we are always expanding, there is always an opportunity for growth for those seeking career advancement. The Adult Job Coach will support the Employment Specialist position to assist individuals with disabilities obtain and maintain employment. The Adult Job Coach will help find employment opportunities that are suitable for a client, support the client in following up on job applications, attending interviews, aid in the training of the client and will provide transportation for the client as needed. The Adult Job Coach is an entry-level position, but opportunities are available for advancement into the Employment Specialist position.

Requirements

Education: High School diploma required; some college including a degree in any field preferred
Experience: No experience necessary; experience working with individuals with a disability and/or prior counseling, job placement, job coaching or working within public vocational rehabilitation programs is preferred
Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Suite, adobe and web based database systems
This position requires a level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Applicants can learn more about the screening process by visiting: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Open availability required.
Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, auto registration, auto insurance coverage-minimum (bodily injury $50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident)
Must have own computer, printer, smartphone with data plan, and high-speed internet connection.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual is a plus (English / Spanish); ASL is a plus.
Confidentiality and the ability to handle multiple deadlines is required

Responsibilities

Develops relationships with area businesses to create additional job opportunities for clients; completes Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with area businesses.
Searches for employment opportunities that match the client’s interests, abilities and are within a reasonable distance to their home. This may include researching online job boards and social media. Activities may also include networking with hiring managers and human resources to promote service in efforts to find opportunities.
Assists clients during employment assignments to improve soft skills as well as build vocational skills; provides feedback and guidance to ensure employment is successful.
Creates accommodations for clients to ensure employment success to include task lists, putting reminders on phone, modifying tasks based on client’s learning style, and others as needed.
Works with supervisors at partner job sites to ensure that any issues are addressed as quickly as possible.
Ensures good communication with clients, families and Vocational Rehabilitation both in person or through verbal and written communications.
Attends orientation and training sessions with a client once placed with an employer to provide coaching on the position duties.
Assists the Employment Specialist with preparing P&A’s and final reports.
Visits clients a minimum of once per week or more if client requires more support or if it is at the beginning of a new employment experience.
Records specifics of client employment for billing purposes.
Maintains regular contact with clients via phone, text or email to communicate appointments, scheduled interviews and to ensure support.
Writes detailed case notes for clients outlining all phone, text or in person interactions.
Attends Vocational Rehabilitation staffing meetings at their local VR office.
Completes monthly progress notes for clients by specific day of each month.
Drives clients to various locations as needed.
Other related tasks as directed.