Job Coach, Individual Supported Employment
About The Position
PathPoint is seeking a full-time Job Coach (Direct Support Professional) in San Luis Obispo, California. The position is 40 hours per week and supports adults with disabilities at their workplaces so they can maintain successful employment. The Job Coach observes and assists individuals, coaches them through workplace concerns, helps with employment paperwork, and works with employers and supervisors. The role includes developing and implementing individualized coaching plans with the eventual goal of helping individuals work independently and achieve self-sufficiency. This is an hourly, non-exempt position with a starting rate of $23.25 per hour. The stated pay range is $22.09 to $24.41, depending on a variety of factors. Daily travel around the community is required and may include visiting multiple work sites in one day. PathPoint is a nonprofit that partners with children, adults, and families to foster hope, build life skills, access support systems, and form meaningful relationships. It serves communities across Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to coach or train others in a positive way.
- Ability to work independently, create a personal schedule, and demonstrate accountability and dependability.
- Reliable transportation for daily travel around the community, which may include visiting multiple sites in one day.
- Cultural awareness, ability to collaborate across cultures, and avoidance of biased assumptions based on cultural differences.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience supporting or instructing individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Accompany individuals to their workplaces, observe their abilities, and identify areas for improvement.
- Provide feedback and assistance to increase productivity and encourage positive work behavior.
- Coach and counsel individuals on workplace issues and concerns, and advocate for them when needed.
- Assist individuals with work-related paperwork, including timecards, time-off requests, tax forms, and benefits enrollment.
- Maintain relationships with employers and workplace supervisors and act as a liaison among employers, supervisors, and individuals.
- Develop and implement individualized coaching plans to help individuals work more independently, with the eventual goal of self-sufficiency.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Mental health day after 60 days and on first and second anniversaries
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
- Wellness program
- Employee assistance program
- Referral bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
