Supported Employment Coach

East Bay Innovations•Oakland, CA

7d•$25 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

As a Job Coach, you would provide one-on-one support to adults with developmental disabilities at various employment sites throughout Alameda County. Must have excellent organizational, communication, computer, teaching, and problem-solving skills. Must be able to work effectively as part of a team and independently. This job is a great way to gain experience in the non-profit sector, social work, social services, or education and tutoring. We are seeking people who want to make a difference in the lives of others and are reliable, responsible, and teachable.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Committed to the philosophy of individualized services, independence, and community inclusion.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem solving skills.
Self-motivated and able to work effectively, both as a team and independently.
Possession of a valid California driver's license, a driving record that meets agency standards, auto insurance, and access to a vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in human services, non-profit, social work is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one support to adults with developmental disabilities at various employment sites throughout Alameda County.
Support clients with maintaining professional relationships with coworkers.
Support clients with organizing and prioritizing job tasks.
Support clients with requesting time off with managers.
Support clients with planning a main route to work and alternate routes.
Support clients with learning new duties and tasks.
Support clients with managing stress on busy days.
Support clients with anything else work-related they might need support with.

Benefits

Medical coverage for those working 30 hours a week or more, with two different providers for you to choose from.
Dental and vision coverage for both full-time and part-time staff.
Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care FSA, Commuter, and Parking pre-tax benefits.
Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free mental health counseling sessions for you and members of your household.
403(b) retirement plan so you can invest in your future.
Education Assistance Fund, providing reimbursement for tuition, fees, and supplies for education and self-enrichment courses.
Membership in the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021.
Many opportunities for training so you can feel confident in the work you do and prepare for future career opportunities.
Paid sick leave for all employees, and paid vacation for full-time employees
Paid holidays for all Federal holidays.
Mileage reimbursement for on-the-job driving at the IRS rate.
Additional Language Stipends for staff based on language fluency assessment and client/department/agency needs.
Staff appreciation month with a BBQ, a party, daily raffles, and more, to celebrate you and the important work that you do
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is a federal program that forgives student loan debt for nonprofit employees after 120 qualifying payments. Employees who work at least 30 hours per week for a governmental, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, or other qualifying nonprofit organization may apply to have the balance of their student loans forgiven (tax free) after making 120 monthly payments.