Job Coach, Social Work, Career & Life Skills Coaching

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Regular Full-Time Service Montclair, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $21.50 To $22.15 Hourly

Oparc believes that all individuals deserve the human right to be valued members of society regardless of their intelligence or physical capabilities. Oparc exists to make training, employment, and social opportunities available and to be the champion for thousands of people with disabilities in Southern California.

JOB COACH

The Job Coach provides direct support, training, and guidance to individuals with disabilities in various employment and vocational settings. This role involves assessing individual strengths and challenges, delivering personalized coaching, and promoting skill development to support successful employment outcomes. The Job Coach collaborates with work contracts, IP employers, case managers, and other stakeholders to ensure appropriate accommodations, maintain compliance with service plans, and foster inclusive work environments.

Responsibilities also include accurate documentation, safety monitoring, and modeling appropriate workplace behavior to help individuals achieve independence and long-term job retention.

• Provide direct job coaching, individualized support and vocational training to individuals with disabilities in either or both SE Group or one-on-one settings.
• Deliver social and vocational skills training using evidence-based instructional strategies to promote independence, workplace readiness, and effective interpersonal communication
• Apply diverse communication methods, including verbal instruction, body language, and demonstrations, to ensure clear understanding and effective skill acquisition.
• Facilitate effective integration and engagement at worksites and in community environments through skill-building and guided support.
• Apply strong customer service skills when engaging with individuals and Employers, ensuring positive professional interactions.
• Work collaboratively with Case Managers to provide ongoing feedback and progress updates and implement IHSP strategies through daily activities that support individuals in consistently working toward their goals.
• Advocate for individuals by identifying needs and recommending appropriate reasonable accommodations to support workplace success.
• Support successful employment outcomes by addressing and improving barriers such as workplace behavior, personal hygiene, attendance, and productivity.
• Encourage self-advocacy by empowering individuals to express their needs and connecting them with appropriate resources and support services.

• Support individuals in Tailored Day Services (TDS), providing cross-program support including job and internship exploration, tutoring, transportation training, pre-employment preparation, and individualized guidance to promote progress toward personal and vocational goals.
• Adapt quickly to changing assignments, schedules, and participant needs while maintaining high-quality service delivery.
• Deliver one-on-one support to individuals in various settings, including worksites, community locations, and program environments.
• Act as a floater to provide coverage for individual and group services, ensuring seamless service delivery, participant engagement, and adherence to program expectations across all assigned settings.

• Maintain accurate and complete documentation, including case notes, daily activity records, goal tracking, emergency drills, skills training, and progress…