Employment Coach & Community Connector

Home of Hope; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

Home of Hope in Claremore, OK seeks a compassionate, community-focused advocate to connect individuals with employment opportunities and provide support to succeed on the job. You’ll coach, mentor, and coordinate with local employers to place and develop job seekers while documenting progress and ensuring compliance with program guidelines.

This role emphasizes relationship-building, problem-solving, and independence-building, with a stipend to support your work and professional growth within a

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 6 months in a service-oriented environment, preferably job development.
• Skills: above-average interpersonal, verbal and written communication; basic math; proficiency with office equipment (copier, fax, calculator, telephone).
• Ability: to organize tasks, record and produce accurate work; sound judgment; periodic travel to intrastate sites (overnight stays possible).
• Valid driver’s license; current auto insurance; dependable transportation; ability to operate a vehicle day/night.
• First Aid/CPR training required.
• Pre-employment drug screen and subject to random, post-accident and reasonable-cause drug screens.
• Willing to work schedules based on client needs and overtime as required.
• Expected to learn and follow the Individual Plan (IP) of clients.
• Criminal background free of encumbrances identified by the State of Oklahoma Health Department.
• Repeat: Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, dependable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Connect people with opportunities by understanding their strengths and goals and creating employment plans.
• Match individuals to community career opportunities and build employer relationships.
• Set employees up for success by identifying training needs and arranging supports.
• Build a strong support system with transportation, resources, and community connections.
• Keep documentation for services and billing accurate and timely.
• Know and follow DRS, DDS, and Home of Hope requirements and regulations.
• Celebrate growth and independence as individuals reach their maximum potential.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Judgment

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Office equipment proficiency

Job description

Home of Hope in Claremore, OK seeks a compassionate, community-focused advocate to connect individuals with employment opportunities and provide support to succeed on the job. You’ll coach, mentor, and coordinate with local employers to place and develop job seekers while documenting progress and ensuring compliance with program guidelines.

This role emphasizes relationship-building, problem-solving, and independence-building, with a stipend to support your work and professional growth within a