Job Coach

Sevita • Bakersfield, CA

6d • $18

About The Position

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.
Looking for rewarding work in an organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others? Bring your commitment and people skills to a team-based workplace that puts people first. Help the people you serve experience the true freedom that comes from learning to live and work independently.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing with access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task.
• Reliable, responsible, and caring nature.
• Commitment to the company’s mission and values.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience in human services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage individuals receiving support by providing coaching, feedback, and demonstration of skill development tasks.
• Participate in the process of matching individuals to employment or vocational opportunities.
• Meet with employers to develop potential work opportunities.
• Ensure individuals we support are appropriately groomed and attired for employment or task assignment.
• Provide constructive feedback to individuals regarding service plan goals, community employer expectations, and development of skills to obtain and maintain competitive employment.
• Deliver work adjustment training to assist employed individuals to improve work skills, work behaviors, interpersonal skills, and ethics, to maintain employment.
• Promote communication with community contacts, community work site co-workers, local agencies, and state offices.

Benefits

• Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available.
• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees