Employment Coach & Community Partnerships Lead

Ablelight; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ablelight is seeking a dedicated professional to serve as a Job Coach and Employment Specialist, expanding our supported employment mission. The role focuses on building a pipeline of clients, providing comprehensive job coaching, and ensuring meticulous documentation and compliance across programs.

You will collaborate with districts, schools, and community partners to place clients in meaningful roles, while maintaining accurate records and supporting person-centered employment plans.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field or commensurate experience.
• Experience: Two years of relevant experience with 6 months of IDD experience; leadership preferred.
• Drivers license: required if role involves driving or state regulations.
• Lic/Certs: Active Drivers' License.
• Schedule: Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Pay: $20.00BLC123

Responsibilities

• Build a pipeline of business and clientele for employment services.
• Serve as a job coach with a caseload of clients; provide career counseling, evaluation, and job placement support.
• Maintain documentation and ensure licensing, certification, and billing compliance.
• Collaborate with operations, HR, quality, and nursing to onboard and train staff.
• Monitor client progress and advocate for community integration and independence.

Skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Remote work readiness

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience

Job description

Ablelight is seeking a dedicated professional to serve as a Job Coach and Employment Specialist, expanding our supported employment mission. The role focuses on building a pipeline of clients, providing comprehensive job coaching, and ensuring meticulous documentation and compliance across programs.

You will collaborate with districts, schools, and community partners to place clients in meaningful roles, while maintaining accurate records and supporting person-centered employment plans.