Workforce Inclusion Employment Coach

PRIDE Industries • McClellan Park, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Employment Coach provides tailored and individualized job coaching for people with disabilities to support their access to, success in, and retention within competitive integrated employment positions. The role coaches and trains employees in workplace skills and in learning and performing the essential functions of their job tasks. It also involves collaborating with service providers, maintaining case files and related paperwork, and completing assigned duties and special projects. There are no direct reports.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Intermediate computer skills, including spreadsheets, word processing, database, and presentation software.
• Ability to communicate effectively through listening, verbal, and written communication.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to identify solutions to problems.
• Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and exercise flexibility.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with or without assistance, including viewing a computer screen, keyboarding, maneuvering around equipment, bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, and moving or lifting boxes up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with adults with disabilities is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification and a valid driver’s license may be required depending on local, state, or contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coach and train individuals in the skills needed to be successful in the workplace.
• Coach and train individuals in learning and performing the essential functions of their job tasks.
• Develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with service providers and communicate progress toward goals.
• Assist with maintaining case files and related paperwork as required by PRIDE Industries and supporting agencies.
• Perform duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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