Community Job Coach/Employment Specialist

The Enrichment Center - Affilated Chapter of The ARC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Enrichment Center is seeking a Community Job Coach/Employment Specialist dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities achieve independent employment. This full-time role involves assisting clients during their work hours and establishing relationships with local businesses. Candidates must be flexible with their schedules to accommodate varied work times, including nights and weekends. Key qualifications include strong communication skills and a commitment to supporting diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Company paid Life Insurance Policy

Company paid Long Term Disability

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Training

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Desire to promote employment opportunities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as personal employment specialist/job coach for individuals with disabilities.
• Create job opportunities by networking with local employers.
• Provide on-the-job coaching and maintain compliance records.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Project Planning

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community Job Coach/Employment Specialist

Join to apply for the Community Job Coach/Employment Specialist role at The Enrichment Center - Affilated Chapter of The ARC

Community Job Coach/Employment Specialist

3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Community Job Coach/Employment Specialist role at The Enrichment Center - Affilated Chapter of The ARC

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

The Enrichment Center - Affilated Chapter of The ARC provided pay range

This range is provided by The Enrichment Center - Affilated Chapter of The ARC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$16.00/hr - $16.00/hr

Employment Specialist

The Enrichment Center is seeking an Employment Specialist/Job Coach to join our team. Do you have a passion for working with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health Diagnosis? Are you a flexible, self-starter? Are you dedicated to helping people live their lives as fully and as independently as possible?.

Full-time, Variable Schedule: The position works alongside the person being supported during his or her hours of work, which can include nights, weekends, and holidays. Flexibility is a must.

Are you flexible? Available Nights weekends and Holidays if needed?

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have documented experience working with adults with Disabilities, Mental Health and Diverse Backgrounds.

Have the desire to promote and develop employment and on-the-job training opportunities for Individuals on your caseload.

Other requirements for the position include exceptional verbal and written communication skills, a strong command of interpersonal and negotiation skills, trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills, good project planning and organization skills, good Microsoft Office skills and computer aptitude to learn new software, the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and the ability to work collaboratively with other team members. Above all, the candidate should be committed to meeting or exceeding the needs of the people s/he is supporting. The position will involve transportation, so the candidate must be willing to use his or her private vehicle, have a valid NC drivers land pass a criminal background check. (Vehicle use is compensated by mileage.)

Job Duties: Serve as personal employment specialist/ job coach for a diversity of people living with significant disabilities who are seeking long-term employment. Create work opportunities by establishing relationships with local employers through cold-calling, networking, and targeted marketing campaigns. Assess individual skills and deliver targeted prevocational training. Provide on-the-job coaching and training for people who have been placed. Maintain complete and accurate records and reports in compliance with federal, state, and other regulatory requirement

Why Work For The Enrichment Center

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Company paid $25,000 LIfe Insurance Policy
• Company paid Long Term Disability
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Paid Training

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Enrichment Center - Affilated Chapter of The ARC by 2x

Get notified about new Job Coach jobs in Winston-Salem, NC.

Learning and Development Operations Manager

Winston-Salem, NC $54,000.00-$60,000.00 1 week ago

Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate Admissions

Pickleball Coach (Private) in Winston-Salem | TeachMe.To

Part Time GREENSBORO-DSP-IDD/Day Program

Winston-Salem, NC $15.00-$15.00 3 weeks ago

Ready to take your business to the next level?

High Point, NC $96,000.00-$175,000.00 1 hour ago

Ready to take your business to the next level?

High Point, NC $50,000.00-$150,000.00 1 hour ago

Student Staff I - Greater Forsyth County, NC

Barista, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Pickleball Coach (Private) in High Point | TeachMe.To

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.