Employment Coach - Santa Ana

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This range is provided by Integrated Resources Institute. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$24.00/hr – $24.00/hr

Job Location:

Central Orange County, CA

Position Type:
Part-Time

Salary Range: $24.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%

Schedule:

Varied schedule, up to 25 hours per week

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FT only)
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (FT only)
• Paid Sick Leave
• Employee Referral Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FT only)
• Retirement Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (FT only)
• Flexible Schedules

Want to make a difference in someone's life? Responsible and caring individual needed to mentor and provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities at their job sites, and job development for individuals seeking employment in the Central Orange County area.

We have part-time positions open in the following areas of Central Orange County:

• Santa Ana - Tuesday availability from 9:15 AM - 5:15 PM
• Irvine
• Tustin/Foothill Ranch
• Orange
• Costa Mesa/Garden Grove

Starting Rate $24.00/hour. Plus mileage and cell phone reimbursement + bonus incentives for job placements $100-600 (prorated).

In the Employment Coach role, you will be supporting someone with:

• Job development, including resume building, practice interviews, learning new employability skills
• Transportation to and from work, and assistance with accessing their community
• Maintaining employment and productivity
• Discovering their interests, skills, and employment goals
• Creating a meaningful daily schedule by working with their circle of support

Above all, we are all about building healthy relationships. One of your main goals will be to develop a friendly professional and respectful relationship with the person(s) you are assigned to, as well as to help them build positive relationships with their co-workers, roommates, and neighbors.

• The Employment Coach is responsible for carrying out all directives that come from the Support Manager, their Director of Services, Chief Executive Officer, and Board of Directors. The highest priority is to ensure all IRI persons served service and support needs are met.
• The Employment Coach provides mentorship to the people we serve. Their main goal is to ensure they are providing the best services possible, including a priority focus on health, safety, and quality of life services.
• The Employment Coach will be skilled in providing job development and on-the-job supports, that is guided by PBIS and Instructional Support Strategies. Their main goal is to assist the individual and their circle of support in securing a competitive integrated job that is in line with their skills and talents.
• The Employment Coach will support their manager in gathering information during their supports that lead to meaningful and Individualized Support Plans (ISP) for the people we serve.
• The Employment Coach will utilize digital tools such as Zoom, online learning platforms, and online job searching to meet the needs of each individual’s long-term employment goals.
• The Employment Coach will ensure that strong and effective business relationships with employers and volunteer sites are maintained.

• Two years of college or equivalent experience preferred but not required.
• Job development and on-the-job support experience preferred but not required.
• Experience supporting people with disabilities preferably in community integrated settings (plus any additional experience).
• Strong organization, communication and writing skills. Must be proficient in the use of computers and online platforms as some services are provided remotely.
• Positive behavior support training experience preferred.
• Commitment to full inclusion of all persons with disabilities.
• Commitment to integrated employment for all persons with disabilities.
• Commitm…