Job Coach

addus; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

addus in Kalispell is seeking a compassionate Job Coach to enhance individuals' strengths and job skills. The role includes developing employment plans and coaching clients, especially those with disabilities.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and an understanding of diversity. Join our commitment to provide equal opportunities for all and help transform lives through supportive coaching.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Job Coach helpful.
• Experience working with people with disabilities preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective job coaching and employment plans.
• Assist clients in discovering and overcoming personal barriers.
• Provide coaching in effective job search techniques.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of clients.

Skills

Experience developing employment plans

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines

Respect for diversity

Education

High School diploma; Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Are you the kind of person that likes to help those that need an extra hand? Then we need you!

The A Plus Kalispell branch is looking for job coaches to help in the community.

The Job Coach will help people enhance their strengths and improve their job skills. They may work with professionals who want guidance for career development or people with disabilities who need assistance in functioning in the workplace. The Job Coach will be a mentor eager to support their fellow people, discover people's strengths and weaknesses, and tell them what works best for them. The Job Coach may work with professionals who want guidance for career development or people with disabilities who need assistance in functioning in the workplace.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Develop effective job coaching and employment plans
• Assist clients to discover and overcome their personal barriers and setting goals. Communicate with clients to understand their goals and ambitions
• Assess the strengths of individuals and teach them to use them effectively
• Provide coaching in effective job search techniques
• Assist people with disabilities in developing social and life skills
• Advise on workplace accommodations for people with disabilities
• Guide clients in learning to complete job tasks. Help in the development of motivation and skills
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of clients. Keep records and prepare appropriate reports
• Assure appropriate documentation of client and employee records/requests for restrictions, access, and amendments for disclosure as required by the privacy rule
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information
• Maintains regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the department
• Follows all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements
• Abides by all regulations, policies, procedures, and standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma; Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• Proven experience as a Job Coach helpful
• Experience working with people with disabilities preferred but not required
• Experience in developing employment plans
• Respect for diversity
• Excellent organization and problem‑solving ability
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi‑task under tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills

Addus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.