Community-Based Vocational Coach — Empower Independence

Eisenhower Center; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401(k) plan

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Student Stipend

Employee Discount Program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Eisenhower Center is seeking an experienced Vocational Coach in Ann Arbor, MI to help residents develop job skills, independence, and meaningful community participation. Using trauma-informed, person-centered practices, you will provide individualized vocational assessment, coaching, and community opportunities aligned with each resident’s goals.

Work with the interdisciplinary team to build partnerships with local businesses, coach on workplace expectations, and support progress toward

Qualifications

• Experience or demonstrated ability supporting individuals in behavioral health or related services.
• Experience with person-centered planning and goal development.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and agencies.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Build respectful, therapeutic relationships grounded in dignity, choice, strengths, and resident preferences.
• Identify meaningful vocational interests, abilities, and personal goals.
• Provide individualized coaching that develops confidence, independence, work readiness, and life skills.
• Coach residents in workplace expectations, people skills, punctuality, communication, task completion, and professional behavior.
• Coordinate vocational goals with the interdisciplinary team and the resident’s plan.
• Document participation, progress, barriers, and outcomes accurately and on time.
• Promote safety, rights, and compliance during all vocational activities.

Skills

Behavioral health support experience

Positive behavioral supports

Person-centered planning

Independent work with team

Persuasive communication

Problem-solving

Driving license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework or degree in human services or related field

Job description

Eisenhower Center is seeking an experienced Vocational Coach in Ann Arbor, MI to help residents develop job skills, independence, and meaningful community participation. Using trauma-informed, person-centered practices, you will provide individualized vocational assessment, coaching, and community opportunities aligned with each resident’s goals.

Work with the interdisciplinary team to build partnerships with local businesses, coach on workplace expectations, and support progress toward