Employment Specialist​/Job Coach

Job Details

Location:

McKinleyville, CA

Position Type:
Full-Time/Part-Time

Salary Range: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

This professional position supports adults with intellectual/developmental, mental, or other disabilities in finding and maintaining competitive employment with local businesses. The role involves providing job training, job coaching, developing and implementing accommodations, and offering support to both employee and employer to ensure work tasks are accurately, effectively, and independently performed.

Building rapport and communication with the employee and the employer is vital to ensure ongoing success and a mutually beneficial relationship at the work site.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred)
• Special Education degree or experience is beneficial
• Experience working with young adults with disabilities preferred
• Experience working with justice-involved or opportunity youth is highly preferred
• Valid Driver’s License required at time of and for duration of employment
• Background screening and drug testing required
• Travel within 1 hour of local office with use of personal vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided)
• Strong verbal and communication skills
• MUST have a home computer or tablet, smartphone, and reliable internet
• Advocacy, counseling, job coaching skills
• Proficient using computer software as a work tool, including MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Zoom, Webex, and Google Meets

• Provides person-centered support to meet the needs of the employee within the work environment, being mindful of the employer’s needs and mission.
• Develops specific plans to assist in achieving personal and employment goals.
• Facilitates and encourages appropriate social interactions between participants and other employees at job site.
• Models productive behavior, encourages independence, and teaches behaviors that lead to personal and professional growth.
• Develops constructive, cooperative relationships with co-workers.
• Supports positive outcomes by building positive rapport.
• Supports employees by preparing them for interviews and developing work-related problem‑solving approaches.