Disabilities Job Coach

ViaQuest, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical, vision, dental, disability &

Life insurance & 401k

Employee discount program

Paid time off

Employee referral bonus

Professional networking opportunities

Impact lives of youth

Job summary

ViaQuest Employment Services in Dayton, OH seeks a Job Coach to train clients with disabilities and help them gain job skills and independence. This full-time role offers paid training and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will work with individuals in community employment settings, focusing on inclusion and meaningful outcomes, while maintaining professional documentation and collaboration with teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in special education, developmental disabilities or youth-centered fields preferred.
• Professional, responsible, mature and flexible.
• Knowledge of food industry, retail and hospitality services preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Training

Supervision

Communication

Independence support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Coach

/ $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.

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.

About ViaQuest

To learn more about the ViaQuest Foundation

http://www.viaquestinc.com/specialized-services/vdi/

From Our Employees To You

http://careers.viaquestinc.com/viaquest-culture-of-choice/