Disabilities Job Coach

Day & Employment Services; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Health benefits

401k

Paid time off

Employee referral bonus

Networking opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

ViaQuest Employment Services, serving Columbus, OH, seeks staff to train and supervise individuals with developmental and physical disabilities, helping them acquire job skills and routines while promoting independence and inclusion in community employment.

The role emphasizes daily documentation, a professional, flexible attitude, and knowledge of retail/food sector. Paid training and full benefits are offered to full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Experience in special education, developmental disabilities, or youth-centered field preferred.
• Professional, responsible, mature, and flexible.
• Knowledge of food industry, retail and hospitality services preferred.
• Maintain daily documentation.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise clients with disabilities to acquire job skills and routines.
• Assist clients to perform work responsibilities fostering independence and natural supports.
• Provide daily job skills training focused on community employment and inclusion.
• Interact with all individuals respectfully to provide meaningful outcomes.

Job description

A Great Opportunity/ $18.00~$19.50 / Full Time

At ViaQuest Employment Services, we partner with local, regional and national businesses and school districts to develop and promote individuals with disabilities in the workplace. We provide work experience opportunities that help these individuals identify career paths and foster independence. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve!

Responsibilities may include:

• Train and supervise clients who have developmental/ physical disabilities to acquire the skills needed to perform specific job tasks, work routines and personal life habits.


• Assist clients in performing their work responsibilities in a way that fosters independence, develop natural supports and helps to ensure retention.


• Provide daily job skills training with a focus on community employment and inclusion.


• Interact with all individuals in a way that respects the unique needs of all involved and provides meaningful outcomes.

Requirements for this position include:

• Experience within the field of special education, developmental disabilities or in a youth-centered field is preferred.


• Professional, responsible, mature, and flexible.


• Knowledge of food industry, retail, and hospitality services preferred.


• Professionally maintain daily documentation.


• Minimum of 18 years of age


• High School Diploma or GED required

What ViaQuest can offer you:

• Paid training.


• Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).


• Employee discount program.


• Paid-time off.


• Employee referral bonus program.


• Professional networking opportunities.


• Experience positively impacting the lives of youth OR creating a better future for youth.