Job Coach, Social Work, Career & Life Skills Coaching

Job Coach / Employment Specialist - Part-Time

Location:Woodbridge and Stafford, Virginia
Pay:$21.00-$22.00 per hour, based on experience
Hours:Up to 29 hours per week, with the possibility of transitioning to full-time if desired and available
Schedule:Predominantly daytime, Monday through Friday
Work Setting:Community-based with local travel
Mileage:Reimbursement provided for approved work-related travel

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

This is a hands-on, community-based position. You will meet participants at employer worksites and other community locations throughout the Woodbridge and Stafford areas. You will help individuals identify employment goals, search and apply for jobs, prepare for interviews, learn workplace responsibilities, communicate with employers, and maintain successful employment.

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

Training is provided.

This is a part-time position offering
up to 29 hours per week
. The schedule is predominantly during daytime hours, Monday through Friday.

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

Because this position supports individuals based on their employment needs, weekly schedules may include a combination of:

• On-site job coaching

• Job searching and completing applications

• Resume and interview preparation

• Employer outreach

• Employment-readiness activities

• Community-based meetings

• Service documentation and progress notes

When a participant is not scheduled to work their full number of service hours, the Job Coach may assist with other authorized employment activities, such as job searching, completing applications, preparing for interviews, or building workplace skills.

Employees interested in additional hours may have the opportunity to transition to a full-time schedule as services and caseload needs grow. Full-time hours are not guaranteed and depend on participant referrals, scheduling needs, employee availability, and performance.

• Provide individualized job 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, problem-solving, and other employment skills.

• Support participants in communicating effectively with supervisors and coworkers.

• Help develop natural workplace supports that promote long-term independence.

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

• Provide ongoing support to help participants maintain successful employment.

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

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

• Conduct mock interviews and employment-readiness activities.

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

• Coordinate interviews, hiring activities, and onboarding support.

• Assist participants in understanding workplace expectations and requesting reasonable accommodations when appropriate.

• Develop positive working relationships with local employers.

• Contact businesses to identify potential employment opportunities.

• Educate employers about inclusive hiring and available workplace supports.

• Communicate professionally with participants, families, employers, support coordinators, schools, and community partners.

• Attend hiring events, community activities, team meetings, and required training when scheduled.

• Complete accurate progress notes and required service documentation by established deadlines.

• Maintain participant records in accordance with funding-source and organizational requirements.

• Track employment outcomes, including applications, interviews, placements, wages,…