Community Job Coach: Empower Adults with Disabilities

Easterseals UCP NC & VA; Whiteville (NC); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development and training

PSLF eligibility where applicable

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health in Whiteville/Columbus is seeking an Employment Specialist/Job Coach to secure community-based employment for adults with disabilities. Travel within Robeson, Brunswick, Scotland, Bladen, New Hanover, and Pender is required as part of the IPS team.

The role includes job development, training, and collaboration with VR counselors, families, and agencies. Join a mission-driven organization delivering disability, mental health, and related support services across NC and VA.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create connections with community employers to identify and create job opportunities.
• Develop resumes, accompany individuals to interviews, assist with applications and communicate qualifications to employers.
• Communicate weekly with each person on the caseload and document communications.
• Conduct primary job development activities for the program.
• Maintain case records per licensing and funding standards and enter documentation in EMR within 24 hours.
• Coordinate communication with parents, case manager, and other agencies.
• Maintain professional habits regarding attendance, punctuality, appearance, and relationships with staff, employers, and individuals served.
• Provide job development and intensive training activities according to service plans.
• Accompany individuals to employment sites for on-the-job training as needed.
• Analyze job duties and complete thorough job task analyses as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

Willing to travel

Reliable transportation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Easterseals PORT Health in Whiteville/Columbus is seeking an Employment Specialist/Job Coach to secure community-based employment for adults with disabilities. Travel within Robeson, Brunswick, Scotland, Bladen, New Hanover, and Pender is required as part of the IPS team.

The role includes job development, training, and collaboration with VR counselors, families, and agencies. Join a mission-driven organization delivering disability, mental health, and related support services across NC and VA.