Community-Based Job Coach for Supported Employment

At Peace Health Care Agency; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

At Peace Health Care is seeking a compassionate Employment Specialist to provide Supported Employment services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role helps clients identify employment goals, obtain competitive integrated employment, learn job responsibilities, develop workplace skills, and gain independence in their jobs.

You will work directly with individuals at community businesses and collaborate with employers, families, support coordinators, and the team.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships with clients and employers.
• Ability to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Willingness to travel to community-based employment sites and maintain documentation.
• Ability to complete required checks, trainings, and maintain professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, person-centered Supported Employment services based on ISP goals.
• Assist individuals with identifying career interests and employment preferences.
• Support job searching, applications, résumé development, and interview prep.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local employers and sites.
• Complete job analyses to identify duties, supports, and training needs.
• Provide on-the-job coaching and systematic instruction.
• Use teaching strategies like modeling, prompts, and visual supports.
• Help individuals develop workplace skills such as attendance and time management.
• Encourage independence and fade job-coaching as appropriate.
• Communicate with supervisors and teams about progress and safety.
• Complete accurate service documentation and participate in required training.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Travel-ready

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Peace Health Care is seeking a compassionate Employment Specialist to provide Supported Employment services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role helps clients identify employment goals, obtain competitive integrated employment, learn job responsibilities, develop workplace skills, and gain independence in their jobs.

You will work directly with individuals at community businesses and collaborate with employers, families, support coordinators, and the team.