Job Overview
Community Options is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the critical skills needed to gain and maintain successful employment. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Job Coach to join our team.
Responsibilities
- Support individuals through the employment process, including developing a resume, applying to jobs, and interviewing with potential employers
- Teach individuals independent job skills and requirements utilizing job task analysis and job specific supports, including assistive technology and personal assistance
- Work with individuals at their job to assist with responsibilities, breaking down tasks into manageable components, and completing their assignments
- Transport clients to and from job sites in a provided vehicle
- Identify and help solve problems before they become a crisis for the individual, employer, or coworkers
- Build a support network between individuals and community members
- Communicate progress updates as needed to the employer, family, staff, and management
- Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed in an accurate and timely manner
- Report program status updates on a regular basis
- Cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
- Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma
- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
- Relevant experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Willing to complete all required training per state guidelines
- Willing to transport clients to and from job sites in a provided vehicle
- Ability to work individually and with a team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
- Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
- Bilingual a plus (English/Spanish)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
Why Community Options?
- Competitive insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Paid holidays--including a birthday holiday
- Travel reimbursement
- Generous PTO
- Employee incentive & discount programs
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Excellent career growth opportunities
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $17 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No nights
Work Location: On the road
