Community Coach

Fello; Severn (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning benefits package

Paid professional development opportunities

Job summary

An inclusive community support organization in Maryland is seeking a Community Coach to facilitate activities and support individuals with disabilities. The role involves promoting independence and personal growth, providing necessary transportation, and completing all required training. Ideal candidates will have strong communication, organizational skills, and a passion for assisting others in a dynamic setting. This position also offers an award-winning benefits package and paid professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience working with people with disabilities preferred.
• Valid Maryland Driver’s License with no major violations.
• Comfortable working in dynamic community settings.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate community-based activities and provide support aligned to the Person-Centered Plan.
• Promote independence and personal growth in assigned individuals.
• Provide transportation to and from activities.

Skills

Strong initiative

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Creative problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

At Fello, we champion the rights of people with disabilities and invest in what matters most: real opportunities, strong relationships, and inclusive, equitable communities. We partner with people with disabilities to provide support services, develop inclusive housing, and create spaces where people feel genuinely connected—not just accommodated.

The Community Coach facilitates community-based activities and supports people in Fello’s Day Services. All activities and supports are individualized and aligned to the Person-Centered Plan. The Community Coach will work with an assigned group of one or more people with a disability to promote independence and personal growth. The Community Coach will provide transportation to and from activities for people served they are assigned to support. The Community Coach must meet the qualifications of a Direct Support Professional and complete all training.

Responsibilities

• The Community Coach facilitates community-based activities and provides supports aligned to the Person-Centered Plan for individuals in Fello’s Day Services.
• Work with an assigned group of one or more people with a disability to promote independence and personal growth.
• Provide transportation to and from activities for people served, as assigned.
• Meet the qualifications of a Direct Support Professional and complete all required training.

Qualifications

• Strong initiative, comfortable working in dynamic community settings, and a passion for helping people with disabilities live full, self-directed lives.
• Ability to help people build real-world skills, access and engage in their community, connect with peers, and explore interests through activities such as volunteer work, recreation, job exploration, or skill-building classes.
• Excellent communication, strong organizational skills, and the ability to document supports and progress in digital systems.
• Flexibility, empathy, and creative problem-solving are key to success in this role.
• High school diploma or equivalent, valid Maryland Driver’s License with no major violations, and at least one year of experience working with people with disabilities is preferred.

Benefits

This position includes an award-winning total rewards (benefits) package and paid professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

Fello is an equal opportunity employer which means we provide equal opportunity to all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, gender, gender expression, national origin, age, marital status, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all candidates, employment decisions at Fello will be based on merit, qualifications, and skills. Fello highly encourages all employees to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.