Job Coach PRN

Candeo • Des moines, IA

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About The Position

Candeo is a nonprofit focused on helping, supporting, and teaching people to live their best lives. The organization seeks passionate, empathetic team members and is committed to an inclusive, learning-based work environment.

Job Coaches work in the community or at clients’ places of employment to help them obtain and maintain community employment. Support may include helping clients learn and master job tasks, maintain emotional well-being, communicate with supervisors and coworkers, and achieve personal goals. This part-time role is approximately 10 hours per week, with weekday hours after 3 p.m. and weekend work. Pay is $16.00 per hour. The posting notes an opportunity to go full time.

Requirements

• An associate degree in Business, Human Services, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred.
• Experience with people with disabilities and/or mental health is preferable.
• Valid Call C Driver’s License.
• Proof of automobile insurance.
• Valid telephone number and address.
• Internet and email access.
• Smartphone access.
• Microsoft Teams access; Teams must be downloaded onto a phone or computer.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass motor vehicle and criminal background checks.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to tolerate emotions such as frustration.
• Ability to learn and apply systematic instruction in coaching people with disabilities in the workplace.
• Possess a motor vehicle that meets the required operational and maintenance guidelines in accordance with Iowa Department of Transportation motor vehicle safety standards and Candeo’s Motor Vehicle Guideline.

Nice To Haves

• An associate degree in Business, Human Services, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with people with disabilities and/or mental health.

Responsibilities

• Work in the community or at clients’ places of employment to provide support toward obtaining and maintaining community employment.
• Help clients learn and master job tasks.
• Help clients maintain emotional well-being.
• Assist clients with communication with supervisors and coworkers.
• Support clients in achieving personal goals.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules, including flex hours.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid, ongoing training.
• Opportunity to go full time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree