Job Coach for Supported Employment

Toward Maximum Independence • Oceanside, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) is hiring a Job Coach for its Supported Employment program. The Job Coach supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at their places of employment, helping them learn tasks and workplace routines, communicate with coworkers, stay organized, and solve problems. The role emphasizes coaching rather than taking over: encouraging independence and confidence while respecting each individual's role as an employee.

The program provides 1:1 support for individual placements and 1:3 support for group placements. Job Coaches work in integrated community workplaces and may support career exploration, resume building, interview preparation, job placement, and workplace skills. The position is based at Camp Pendleton. The employee uses a personal vehicle to transport supported individuals; approved work-related mileage is reimbursed at the current IRS rate.

Two full-time schedule options are available: Position 1 works Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 2:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., plus Sunday and Thursday from 2:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Position 2 works Sunday through Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Compensation is $19.50 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of driving experience.
• Own a vehicle for transportation.
• Willingness to transport up to three clients at once in a personal vehicle; mileage is reimbursed at the current IRS rate.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working in social services, education, or with the developmentally disabled population is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train, support, and monitor clients while in the community.
• Participate in developing a circle of support by building relationships with clients’ family, friends, neighbors, and other community members.
• Develop individualized adaptive support materials as needed.
• Develop and expand clients’ participation in integrated employment activities.
• Assist with developing and implementing clients’ annual plans, goals, and objectives.
• Participate in clients’ annual Individualized Program Plan (IPP) meetings.
• Provide same-day shift coverage as requested by the supervisor.
• Provide guidance and encouragement at clients’ workplaces, supporting them in learning tasks, understanding workplace routines, communicating with coworkers, staying organized, and problem-solving.
• Support career exploration, resume building, interview preparation, job placement, and workplace skills.
• Partner with individuals and local employers to create meaningful employment opportunities.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Generous 401(k) employer match.
• Accrued sick and vacation hours.
• Years of Service Pay.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee discount program.
• Wellness program with monthly challenges.
• Quarterly opportunity draws.
• Mileage reimbursement, if applicable.
• Free access to the newly remodeled fitness center at the San Diego office.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED