Employment Specialist/JOB COACH

Advanced Employment Group; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Advanced Employment Group in Oakland, CA seeks an Employment Specialist/Job Coach to support adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in achieving competitive employment with local businesses.

The role covers job training, coaching, accommodations, and ongoing support to employees and employers, with travel statewide and a flexible part-time/full-time schedule. AEG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred).
• Special Education degree or experience and bilingual is beneficial.
• Experience working with young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required at time of and for duration of employment.
• Background screening and drug testing required.
• Travel statewide with use of personal vehicle. (Mileage reimbursement provided).
• Strong verbal and communication skills.
• MUST have a home computer or tablet, smartphone and reliable internet.
• Advocacy, counseling, job coaching skills.
• Proficient using MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Zoom, Webex and Google Meets.

Responsibilities

• Provides person-centered support to meet the needs of the employee within the work environment, mindful of the employer’s needs.
• Develops specific plans to assist in achieving personal and employment goals.
• Facilitates and encourages appropriate social interactions between participants and other employees at job site.
• Models productive behavior, encourages independence, and teaches behaviors that lead to growth.
• Develops constructive, cooperative relationships with co-workers.
• Supports positive outcomes by building positive rapport.
• Supports employees by preparing them for interviews and developing work-related problem-solving approaches.
• Effectively communicates with AEG staff, employers, and employees.
• Communicates with employee via various methods including meetings, surveys, group presentations, calls, texts, social media, or on-site coaching, Zoom, Webex or Google Meet.
• Identifies and implements environmental modifications and assistive technologies.
• Provides travel training and transportation coordination as needed.
• Accurately collects, records and reviews employment, performance, feedback and progress records.

Skills

Advocacy

Counseling

Job coaching

Communication

Travel readiness

Home internet access

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Special Education background

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Zoom

Webex

Google Meet

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Oakland, CA Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Salary Range: $25.00 - $27.00 Hourly Employment Specialist/JOB COACH

This is a professional position that supports adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in finding and maintaining competitive employment with local businesses. This role requires providing job training, job coaching, developing and implementing accommodations, and providing support to the employee as well as the employer to ensure that work tasks are accurately, effectively and independently performed. This position is responsible for building a strong rapport and communication with the employee and the employer, which is vital to ensuring ongoing success and a mutually beneficial relationship at the work site.

Hourly Rate: $25+

Employment Type: PART TIME/FULL TIME

Work Location: STATEWIDE WORK

NOTE: The Advanced Employment Group (AEG) reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way that does not violate federal, state, and local laws and regulations and AEG's policies and procedures. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. AEG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Essential Functions

• Provides person-centered support to meet the needs of the employee within the work environment, being mindful of the employer’s needs and mission.
• Develops specific plans to assist in achieving personal and employment goals.
• Facilitates and encourages appropriate social interactions between participants and other employees at job site.
• Models productive behavior, encourages independence, and teaches behaviors that lead to personal and professional growth.
• Develops constructive, cooperative relationships with co-workers.
• Supports positive outcomes by building positive rapport.
• Supports employees by preparing them for interviews and developing work-related problem-solving approaches.
• Effectively communicates with AEG staff, employers, and employees.
• Communicates with employee via various methods including, but not limited to, one‑on‑one meetings, surveys, group presentations, phone calls, text messages, social media contacts, or on‑site coaching (as needed) zoom, webex or google meets.
• Identifies and implements the use of environmental modifications and assistive technologies.
• Provides travel training and transportation coordination, as needed.
• Accurately collects, records and reviews the employment, performance, feedback and progress records to ensure standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred)
• Special Education degree or experience and bilingual is beneficial
• Experience working with young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required at time of and for duration of employment.
• Background screening and drug testing required.
• Travel STATEWIDE with use of personal vehicle.(MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT PROVIDED)
• Strong verbal and communication skills.
• MUST have a home computer or tablet, smartphone and reliable internet.
• Advocacy, counseling, job coaching skills.
• Proficient using computer software as a work tool, including MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Zoom, Webex and Google Meets