Community Employment Coach — Empower Independence

One Vision; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

One Vision is seeking a dedicated Job Coach for Community Employment in Fort Dodge, IA. You will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving meaningful, competitive community employment, guided by a mission-driven team.

You will provide coaching, job readiness training, and ongoing communication with employers to ensure success and independence while maintaining documentation and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Experience in employment coaching or vocational training preferred.
• Supported Employment Certification required or obtained within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coach, mentor, and support individuals with job skills and employment readiness.
• Help individuals apply for jobs and overcome barriers to employment.
• Provide on-the-job training and communicate with employers to support success.
• Support time management, workplace behavior, transportation, and grooming.
• Encourage independence and develop training plans with documentation.
• Monitor work performance for paid contract work and document results.
• Advocate for individuals' rights and ensure dignity and respect.
• Model professional boundaries and support healthy relationships.
• Respond to emergencies and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Relationship building

Flexibility

On-call support

Education

Supported Employment Certification

High school diploma or GED

Job description

One Vision is seeking a dedicated Job Coach for Community Employment in Fort Dodge, IA. You will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving meaningful, competitive community employment, guided by a mission-driven team.

You will provide coaching, job readiness training, and ongoing communication with employers to ensure success and independence while maintaining documentation and reporting requirements.