Employment Coach, Healthcare

Job Details
Job Location: San Diego, CA
Position Type: Part-Time
Salary Range: $21.20 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Schedule: Flexible schedule

Company Benefits

We believe in supporting our employees’ well-being and work-life balance. Here’s a snapshot of the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

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

Position Summary
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 San Diego County area.

We have the following position open in San Diego County:

• Spring Valley - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00AM to 1:00PM
• Chula Vista - Flexible schedule any 4 weekdays from 9:00AM to 1:00PM

Part-time 12 to 16 hours per week, flexible schedules!

Starting Rate $21.20/hour. Plus mileage and cell phone reimbursement + bonus incentives for job placements $100-600 (prorated)

In the Employment Coach role, you will support 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.

Skills and Qualifications

• Completion of High School or GED.
• College experience or degree is desired, but not required.
• Reliable auto that can pass our safety inspection.
• Clean recent DMV record.
• Experience with positive behavior approach is a plus, but is not required.
• Experience with (Autism) ASD is a plus, but is not required, rather an interest in helping a person to be integrated into their community and productive citizens
• Bi-lingual skills are desired, but not required.
• First Aid / CPR certificate (desired; we provide additional training as needed).

A comprehensive paid training program is provided at the time of hire and on an ongoing basis.

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

• The Employment Coach is responsible for carrying out all directives that come from the Support Manager, Director of Services, and Chief Executive Officer. The highest priority is to ensure all service and support needs are met.
• The Employment Coach provides mentorship to the individuals 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 are 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 lead and 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and practices IRI’s mission and embraces person-centered values.
• Demonstrates respectful and dignified interaction and communication with IRI persons served, stakeholders (such as co-workers, employers, family members, community members), and…