Community Job Coach – Empower Adults to Work (Hybrid)

Easterseals PORT; Whiteville (NC); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

PSLF eligibility where applicable

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health in Whiteville/Columbus area seeks an Employment Specialist/Job Coach to secure community-based employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Travel across Robeson, Brunswick, Scotland, Bladen, New Hanover, and Pender is required to support program needs.

You will develop resumes, accompany clients to interviews, fill out applications, and coordinate with VR counselors while maintaining case records and documenting progress in the EMR.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Valid, unrestricted North Carolina driver’s license with good driving record and current, unrestricted vehicle insurance.
• Willing to travel within the assigned territory to support community-based program.
• Reliable transportation to move throughout the program delivery area.

Responsibilities

• Create connections with community employers to identify and create job opportunities for individuals receiving services.
• Develop resumes, prepare and accompany individuals to job interviews, assist with applications and communicate qualifications to employers.
• Communicate with each person assigned to the job developer caseload at least weekly and document that communication.
• Conduct the primary job development activities for the program.
• Maintain case records as required by licensing and funding bodies; document in EMR within 24 hours of service delivery.
• Coordinate communication with parents, case manager, and other agencies serving individuals being supported.
• Maintain professional habits and relationships with coworkers, VR/LME/MCO staff, employers, and individuals supported.
• Provide job development and intensive training activities according to approved service/work plan.

Skills

Travel willingness

Driving & transportation

Communication with stakeholders

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Job description

Easterseals PORT Health in Whiteville/Columbus area seeks an Employment Specialist/Job Coach to secure community-based employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Travel across Robeson, Brunswick, Scotland, Bladen, New Hanover, and Pender is required to support program needs.

You will develop resumes, accompany clients to interviews, fill out applications, and coordinate with VR counselors while maintaining case records and documenting progress in the EMR.