Disability Employment Coach & Job Specialist

Advanced Employment Group; McKinleyville (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Advanced Employment Group in McKinleyville, CA, is seeking a professional to support adults with disabilities in finding and maintaining competitive employment. This role involves providing job training, developing accommodations, and ensuring effective work performance.

Building rapport with both employees and employers is crucial for success in this position. Qualifications include a preferred bachelor’s degree and experience working with young adults with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young adults with disabilities preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required at time of and for duration of employment.
• Background screening and drug testing required.
• Travel within 1 hour of local office; use of personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Provides person-centered support to meet the needs of the employee within the work environment.
• Develops specific plans to assist in achieving personal and employment goals.
• Facilitates and encourages appropriate social interactions at job site.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Advocacy skills

Job coaching skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Special Education degree or experience

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Zoom

Webex

Google Meets

Job description

Advanced Employment Group in McKinleyville, CA, is seeking a professional to support adults with disabilities in finding and maintaining competitive employment. This role involves providing job training, developing accommodations, and ensuring effective work performance.

Building rapport with both employees and employers is crucial for success in this position. Qualifications include a preferred bachelor’s degree and experience working with young adults with disabilities.