JOB COACH

VOCATIONAL VISIONS•Mission Viejo, CA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Job Coach provides individualized job coaching and on-the-job support to Vocational Visions persons served enrolled in supported employment, paid internship, and job training programs. This position supports persons served in developing workplace skills, independence, and self-advocacy while collaborating with employers, families, and service coordinators to ensure successful employment outcomes. This role is perfect for compassionate individuals seeking purpose-driven work, career growth, and hands-on experience in human services.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid California driver’s license and clean driving record.
Ability to work independently and manage assigned responsibilities.
CPR certification or willingness to obtain and maintain certification.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in psychology, human services, or a related field.
At least one year of experience supporting adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Prior experience in job coaching, vocational training, or supervision.

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison between persons served and employers.
Provide individualized instruction and coaching in job skills, workplace behavior, communication, and professional conduct.
Travel across Orange County in personal vehicle to provide coaching to persons served at their worksites (mileage reimbursement provided).
Support persons served in building workplace relationships, self-advocacy, decision-making, and independence.
Develop instructional tools (e.g., job task checklists, visual supports, color-coded guides) to promote successful job performance.
Reinforce job skills and self-development to maximize persons served independence.
Address personal hygiene, workplace rules, breaks, and compliance with employer policies.
Monitor persons served performance, support productivity and behavior; collect feedback from employers.
Identify areas of progress and improvement and contribute to ongoing vocational training goals.
Prepare and update persons served goal plans and provide input to develop work plans.
Assist employers and staff with disability awareness, communication strategies, and job accommodations.
Maintain accurate documentation, persons served files, work output reports, and required records.
Communicate appropriately with parents, caregivers, and Regional Center service coordinators.
Perform other duties as assigned, including stepping in to substitute for absent Job Coaches.
Provide training and support to relief staff, new job coaches, and persons served.
Continue reinforcing job tasks as needed to support persons served success.
Complete all required training and certifications.
Treat all individuals with professionalism, dignity, and respect.
Adhere to all Vocational Visions policies and procedures.