Job Coach - Work Therapy Technician

Working Title:
Job Coach
Job Class:
Work Therapy Technician
Agency:
Direct Care and Treatment

• Job : 95488
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 07/30/2026
• Closing Date
  : 08/05/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Direct Care and Treatment / DCT EMSOCS AFSCME
• Division/Unit
  : MSOCS DT&H North/ MSOCS DT&H North Shore Community Options
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Rotating Shift
• Days of Work
  :
  Varies
• Travel Required
  :
  Yes :
  Transport and accompany individuals to community employment, community outings, and recreational activities.
• Salary Range: $22.62- $28.94 / hourly
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applica nts must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

* Candidates may be eligible for up to a $2,500 hiring bonus!*

This posting will be used to fill multiple positions permanent and part-time Direct Care positions within DCT Community Based Services site in Duluth, MN. Shift Available:
Rotating (day/evening combination).

We also offer shift differential for hours between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am!

The job coach assists individuals with cognitive/intellectual disabilities or related conditions in obtaining employment, teaching them their job and then provide on-going coaching while they work. Job Coaches also assist individuals in the community and at the program site to increase and develop skills through volunteer work and community activities.
Implementation of services will be in both the community and at the program site. The job coach also acts as a liaison between local businesses (employers) and program participants. This position also assists the program to meet Department of Labor, MN State licensing and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards.

Responsibilities include:

Teaching and coaching program participants’ job and independent living skills, and on-going job support.

• Act as a liaison between businesses for program and community based opportunities for program participants.
• Document supported person’s activities, progress and care by recording, summarizing and maintaining data in standard forms and reports.
• Participate in daily operations of the site to meet licensure, legal and applicable accreditation requirements and to adhere to established CBS/MSOCS policies and procedures.

* Current State of Minnesota Employees are not eligible for the hiring bonus.

• Must be at least
  18 years of age
• Current and valid driver's license
• Demonstrate your ability to read and understand what they read, write sample reports, do basic arithmetic, and read and interpret charts and graphs
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Experience implementing training/employment programs for individuals who have cognitive/intellectual disabilities, mental illness, chemical dependency, physical disability, brain injury and/or displaced workers.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – Direct Care and Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

DCT operates a highly specialized behavioral health care system that serves people with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. This includes psychiatric hospitals and other inpatient…