Job Coach, Education ​/ Teaching, Career & Life Skills Coaching

Job Coach / Employment Specialist - Part-Time

Service Area:Rockville and surrounding Montgomery County, Maryland
Pay:$21.00-$22.00 per hour, based on experience
Hours:Up to 29 hours per week, with the potential to transition to full-time
Schedule:Predominantly daytime hours, Monday through Friday
Work Setting:Community-based with regular local travel
Mileage:Reimbursement for approved work-related travel

RISE Services is hiring a compassionate, dependable, and resourceful
Job Coach / Employment Specialist
to help individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain meaningful employment.

In this community-based role, you will meet participants at employer worksites and other locations throughout Rockville and surrounding areas of Montgomery County. You will help participants explore career interests, search and apply for jobs, prepare for interviews, learn workplace responsibilities, communicate with employers, and develop the skills needed for long-term employment success.

A bachelor's degree is
not required
. We welcome applicants with relevant experience in disability services, education, behavioral health, human services, workforce development, direct support, career coaching, case management, retail supervision, customer service, or other positions that involve teaching, mentoring, or helping others succeed.

Training is provided.

This position offers
up to 29 hours per week
. Most services in the Rockville area are provided during daytime hours, Monday through Friday.

Weekend work is occasionally needed to provide coverage when another employee is unavailable, but this is not a regularly scheduled weekend position.

Weekly schedules may include a combination of:

• On-site job coaching

• Job searching and completing applications

• Resume and interview preparation

• Employer outreach

• Employment-readiness training

• Community-based participant meetings

• Progress notes and other required documentation

When participants are not scheduled to work their full authorized service hours, the Job Coach may provide other approved employment services, including job searching, completing applications, preparing for interviews, developing resumes, contacting employers, and teaching workplace-readiness skills.

Employees who want additional hours may have the opportunity to transition to full-time as caseloads and service needs grow. Full-time hours are not guaranteed and depend on participant referrals, scheduling needs, employee availability, and satisfactory job performance.

• Provide individualized coaching at employer worksites and in community settings.

• Help participants learn job duties, workplace routines, safety procedures, and employer expectations.

• Teach workplace communication, professional behavior, time management, and problem-solving skills.

• Support participants in communicating effectively with supervisors and coworkers.

• Help establish natural workplace supports that promote greater independence.

• Monitor participant progress and adjust coaching strategies as skills develop.

• Provide ongoing follow-along support to promote successful job retention.

• Help participants identify their strengths, interests, abilities, support needs, and employment goals.

• Assist participants with resumes, applications, job searches, and interview preparation.

• Conduct mock interviews and employment-readiness activities.

• Identify job opportunities that match each participant’s interests, abilities, experience, and goals.

• Coordinate interviews, hiring activities, and onboarding support.

• Help participants understand workplace expectations and identify reasonable accommodations when appropriate.

• Build professional relationships with employers throughout Rockville and Montgomery County.

• Contact businesses to identify potential employment opportunities.

• Educate employers about inclusive hiring and available workplace supports.

• Communicate with participants, families, employers, counselors, schools, and community partners.

• Attend hiring events, team meetings, training, and other scheduled activities.