Disability Employment Coach | Flexible Schedule & Impact

Universal Mental Health Services; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Mental Health Services in Asheville, NC seeks Employment Specialists/Job Coaches to help people with disabilities obtain employment and receive on-the-job training in Buncombe and surrounding counties. The role emphasizes compassionate guidance, strong communication, and collaboration with a wraparound team to meet each person's employment goals.

Responsibilities include helping individuals identify interests, build resumes, search and apply for jobs, learn job tasks, retain

Qualifications

• A degree in a Human Service or Business related field is preferred.
• Job coaching experience is preferred.
• Experience working with people with disabilities is preferred.
• Flexible Schedule - some evenings, nights, weekends may be required during job training
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Works closely with individuals to identify vocational interests and abilities, create resumes, search, apply and obtain jobs, learn job tasks, and retain employment
• Communicates to understand individual goals and ambitions
• Supports individuals in matching jobs with their strengths, abilities, and interests
• Develops and implements effective employment and training plans
• Assists individuals in discovering and overcoming barriers
• Networks, communicates, and engages with local businesses
• Guides person served in learning to complete job duties
• Advocates for workplace accommodations
• Provides documentation and prepare appropriate reports

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Universal Mental Health Services in Asheville, NC seeks Employment Specialists/Job Coaches to help people with disabilities obtain employment and receive on-the-job training in Buncombe and surrounding counties. The role emphasizes compassionate guidance, strong communication, and collaboration with a wraparound team to meet each person's employment goals.

Responsibilities include helping individuals identify interests, build resumes, search and apply for jobs, learn job tasks, retain