Job Coach of Vocational Services

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U Values Statement — EPIC

• Empowerment – We give every person the tools, support, and confidence to chart their own career path.
• Passion – Energy and enthusiasm drive us to exceed expectations and change lives.
• Integrity – Honesty, transparency, and ethical decision-making guide everything we do.
• Commitment – We invest in long‑term partnerships with clients, employers, and one another to ensure shared success.

Looking for meaningful work with a team that lives its values? You’ll fit right in n our team!

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 employ

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

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 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
• Pet Insurance

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

  The estimated average, annual pay range for this full‑time, hourly position is $39,000–$49,000 per year which includes an hourly pay rate of $18.00 an hour plus the estimated bonus.

  POSITION SUMMARY

  The Job Coach of Vocational Services will provide onsite job coaching to youth and adult clients with disabilities to help them learn their job duties and maintain employment as well as support the Employment Specialist position as needed. The Job Coach of Vocational Services will be offered job coaching assignments on an as needed basis.

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Assists clients during employment assignments to improve soft skills as well as build vocational 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 partner job sites to ensure that any 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.
  • Attends orientation and training sessions with a client once placed with an employer to provide coaching on the position duties.
  • Records specifics of client employment for billing purposes.
  • Writes detailed case notes for clients outlining all phone, text or in‑person interactions.
  • Completes various tasks for Employment Specialists as needed.
  • Drives clients to various locations as needed.
  • Other related tasks as directed.
  POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s)
  • Job Knowledge
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Communication
  • Training Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time Management
  SKILLS & ABILITIES 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.

  This position requires a level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Applicants can learn more about the screening process by visiting:

  • Open availability required: must be available during days, evenings and weekends to work around students’ school schedule.
  • Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, auto registration, auto insurance coverage‑minimum (bodily injury $50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident).
  • Bilingual is a plus (English / Spanish); ASL is a plus.
  • Confidentiality and the ability to manage 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

  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.