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A flexible schedule, paid weekly, working in the community, making a difference, being surrounded by a great team, and maintaining work/life balance: This is what you can expect working at employU!

Our team works within the disability community to empower our customers with the knowledge, connections, and the confidence required to achieve independence by establishing a sustainable career. Because we are always expanding, there is always an opportunity for growth for those looking for career advancement.

Full-time employees are offered:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bonus Potential (eligible positions)
• Flexible work schedule for exceptional work/life balance

Part-time employees may be offered:

• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible work schedule for exceptional work/life balance

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The position pays an hourly rate of $16.00 an hour.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Adult Job Coach of Special Projects will support individuals with disabilities working in on-the-job training assignments or employment and assist them with learning their job duties as well as maintaining employment. The Adult Job Coach of Special Projects will learn job specific tasks within a business for the purpose of training and coaching clients to be successful in that job for the possibility of long-term employment as well as performing general Adult Job Coaching duties.

The Adult Job Coach of Special Projects position is appropriate for employers who request Job Coaches on site during training. The Job Coach will receive training in various store positions from the employer who will then provide individuals in a three-week internship with training in all positions. At the end of the internship, employment may be offered.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Develops a relationship and promotes services within a specific business to promote established training program and ensures content consistency.
• Provides insight into the candidate selection process; ensures the job matches the client’s interests, abilities and is within a reasonable distance to their home.
• Trains and coaches’ clients daily for a specific period of time to improve soft skills, vocational skills, and job specific skills; provides feedback and guidance to ensure employment is successful.
• Creates accommodations for clients to ensure employment success to include task lists, putting reminders on phone, modifying tasks based on client’s learning style, and others as needed.
• Works with supervisors at the job location to ensure that any client issues are addressed as quickly as possible.
• Ensures good communication with clients, families and Vocational Rehabilitation both in person or through verbal and written communications.
• Performs general Adult Job Coaching duties as needed.
• Job Coach will complete P&A’s and final reports.
• Records specifics of client employment for billing purposes.
• Maintains regular contact with clients via phone, text or email for continued coaching and support; may offer client support after long term placement with the business.
• Maintains communication with assigned Employment Specialist.
• Writes detailed case notes for clients outlining all phone, text or in person interactions.
• Attends Vocational Rehabilitation staffing meetings at their local VR office.
• Completes monthly progress notes for clients by specific day of each month.
• Drives clients to various locations as needed.
• Other related tasks as directed.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Job Knowledge
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication
• Training Skills
• Sales Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education/Experience:

• Education: High School diploma required; some college including a degree in any field preferred
• Experience: No experience necessary; experience working with individuals with a disability and/or prior counseling, job placement, job coaching or working within public vocational rehabilitation programs is preferred

Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Suite, Adobe and web-based database

systems; CRM experience preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Open availability required.
• Ability to pass a level 2 background check
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, auto registration, auto insurance coverage-minimum ($50,000 property/$100,000 personal injury liability)
• Bilingual is a plus (English / Spanish); ASL is a plus.
• Confidentiality and the ability to handle multiple deadlines is required
• Must have own computer, printer, smartphone with data plan, and high-speed internet connection.

Supervision: No supervisory responsibilities.

Travel: Local travel required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

These conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Office environment and in the field at various business locations.

Physical: The employee frequently is required to drive for long periods of time, stand,

walk, reach with hands and arms, lift up to 40 lbs

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read

computer screens and printed documents.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.