Job Coach - King County - Up to $2,000 in retention bonuses!!
About The Position
SAILS Washington is seeking a Job Coach to support clients with disabilities in Vocational Services and Community Inclusion programs in King County. The role works with clients in volunteer or work activities, provides job coaching and career development support, and helps clients build job skills, workplace relationships, and independence. The Job Coach also coordinates with employers, company staff, care providers, families, and SAILS program staff to support positive client outcomes. The position includes documenting client activities and progress, maintaining schedules and case files, tracking mileage, and communicating regularly with program leadership. Training on Dayforce and SetWorks is provided, with proficiency expected within 90 days. The role requires a valid Washington driver license, access to a vehicle with current insurance, and completion of a background check. First Aid/CPR and Blood Borne Pathogen training must be completed within 120 days of employment; training can be provided.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, home staff, and administrative staff.
- Self-motivation, self-direction, organizational skills, flexibility, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- Proficiency using computers.
- Complete and remain current on all SAILS training, certifications, documents, and paperwork.
- Valid and active Washington driver's license.
- Pass a Washington State background check and complete ongoing screening upon hire and every two years thereafter, or as requested.
- Have a vehicle with current auto insurance.
- Maintain an acceptable driving record under SAILS Washington policy.
- Obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 120 days of employment; training can be provided.
- Complete Blood Borne Pathogen training within 120 days of employment; training can be provided.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Support a caseload of clients receiving Vocational and Community Inclusion services.
- Assist employers in identifying, setting up, and facilitating jobs for clients.
- Help identify clients' job interests and provide job coaching and career development support.
- Promote social integration between clients and other employees in collaboration with supervisors and managers.
- Provide career counseling and behavioral interventions to support job performance and workplace relationships.
- Use Dayforce and SetWorks proficiently after receiving one-to-one training, within 90 days of hire.
- Maintain daily case notes and ensure time entered in SetWorks matches time entered in Dayforce.
- Maintain a completed SetWorks schedule at least two weeks in advance and submit it according to the specified monthly deadlines.
- Communicate with company managers, supervisors, and employees to support positive outcomes and address client performance issues.
- Teach job tasks at worksites using simple, repetitive training methods.
- Monitor client activity, productivity, work assignments, and quality of work.
- Educate and assist clients with company policies and procedures.
- Report regularly to the Vocational Services Program Coordinator and Vocational Services Director about client progress and training concerns.
- Communicate issues affecting a client's employment with program staff, care providers, and parents as appropriate; update providers and guardians on concerns or developments.
- Participate in client planning teams to develop goals, objectives, and natural supports, and attend client PCSP meetings.
- Learn assigned clients' needs and limitations to ensure appropriate accommodations and effective supervision.
- Immediately notify the Program Coordinator and Vocational Services Director of client or employer problems and follow mandatory reporting guidelines.
- Work with the Program Coordinator to prepare daily and weekly schedules of client job duties.
- Email weekly documentation of client activities, progress, and support.
- Maintain client files and goals and send reports to funding contacts as required by contract.
- Enter mileage regularly and accurately using the company mileage app.
- Deliver vocational services in accordance with agency philosophy, policies, procedures, and state licensing laws and regulations.
- Model and promote good work ethics and appropriate workplace performance.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-paid basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) insurance, plus voluntary life insurance
- Accrued paid time off
- Unlimited peer referral program
- On-demand pay
- Working Advantage employee discount program
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
- 401(k)
- Capella University discount
- Up to $2,000 in retention bonuses, paid according to tenure milestones
- Employment Specialist training offered after six months of work
- Potential bonus for Job Coaches after three months
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
