Integrated ESS; Job Coach

Competitive Integrated Employment ESS2 (Job Coach)

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The CIE Employment Support Specialist II (Job Coach) works with adults with developmental and/or other disabilities in Baltimore City and Baltimore County to help them maintain competitive employment in integrated community workplaces while simultaneously working with their employers to ensure successful employment outcomes. Throughout their interactions, Employment Support Specialist II’s facilitate positive employment outcomes by providing encouragement and guidance that help people build the confidence to pursue their dreams and the competence to maintain employment.

The Arc Baltimore supports people with developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives with a sense of belonging, purpose, and meaningful relationships.

Since 1949, The Arc Baltimore has been an indispensable resource, providing employment training and support, day and residential services, family support and education, treatment foster care, assistive technology services, respite care, public policy advocacy, and information and referrals. The Arc Baltimore’s full and part‑time employees provide services at people’s homes, places of employment, day centers, and neighborhoods.

A generous benefits package including:

• 8 holidays, 15 vacation days, 9 sick and safe leave days
• Single and family medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Voluntary accident and hospital indemnity insurance
• Short‑term disability (STD) and long‑term disability (LTD)
• Life insurance (employee, spouse, children)
• 403(b) plan with employer match available after 1 year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and health and wellness package
• Legal assistance and pet plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount program

• Provide individualized intensive ongoing job supports such as:
  • Teaching new job skills through systematic instruction
  • Modeling and training in interpersonal skills for the workplace
  • Assisting with workplace onboarding and trainings
  • Creating and implementing non‑stigmatizing workplace accommodations and modifications
  • Developing natural supports and travel training
• Provide required supports as documented in the Person‑Centered Plan
• Maintain positive relationships within the workplace
• Ensure health and safety needs of people supported are met on the job sites
• Educate on mobility and other public transportation options and help with coordinating transportation if needed
• Adhere to policies of the community‑based employment sites
• Complete documentation daily to track person‑supported’s progress and goals
• Support people to navigate and prepare for new employment opportunities in all aspects, both personal and job‑related, to ensure successful job starts
• Use technology such as smartphones and laptops to communicate with people supported and other stakeholders
• Maintain collaborative and professional relationships and communication with relevant team members (could include family/friends, people in other departments, other agencies or person’s workplace) as designated by the person supported
• Assist people with career advancement opportunities within their organizations
• Complete all agency‑required trainings for the position
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

• Must be at least 20 years of age
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid driver’s license (not provisional) and meet the agency’s driving requirements
• Reliable transportation and be able to transport people supported in a personal vehicle
• Travel throughout Baltimore City & County
• Must be independent and self‑directed
• Outstanding organizational and time‑management skills

• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities

• Must always model professional behavior and appearance
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Intermediate computer skills
• Must work effectively within a team environment

• Must be able to work flexible hours as required to train and support individuals. This may include…