Employment Specialist - Job Coach

Easterseals PORT Health; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health seeks a part-time Employment Specialist / Job Coach to help individuals with disabilities secure meaningful community-based employment. The role involves connecting with local employers, providing job training, and supporting individuals through the employment process. Ideal candidates will have experience in advocacy and counseling, and a passion for serving those with disabilities.

Benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with disabilities (2+ years preferred).
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license with clean record.
• Reliable transportation for community service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Secure community-based employment for individuals with disabilities.
• Create connections with community employers and assist individuals in job applications.
• Provide on-the-job training and maintain documentation as required.

Skills

Knowledge of labor market

Skills in task analysis

Counseling

Advocacy

Supported employment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Employment Specialist / Job Coach performs as an integral part of the management team working with adults with disabilities or mental health challenges. The primary duty is to secure community-based employment for individuals with disabilities or mental health challenges. The Job Coach may also provide evaluation and intensive training services in the community for the individuals served, as their caseload permits. The Job Coach will be the primary contact for VR counselors for all individuals assigned.

Part-time Schedule:

Community-Based Role:

• Travel throughout the Roanoke Rapids and Rocky Mount areas

What You Will Be Doing:

• Create connections with community employers to identify and create job opportunities for individuals receiving services.
• Develop resumes, prepare individuals for job interviews, assist in filling out applications, and communicate qualifications to employers.
• Communicate with each person assigned to the caseload at least weekly and document communication.
• Conduct primary job development activities for the program.
• Maintain case records as required by licensing and funding standards, entering documentation into the electronic medical record system within 24 hours of service delivery.
• Coordinate communication with parents, case managers, and other agencies serving the individuals supported.
• Maintain good work habits regarding attendance, punctuality, appearance, and effective relationships with co-workers, VR and LME/MCO staff, employers, and individuals supported.
• Provide job development and intensive training activities according to approved service and work plans.
• Accompany individuals to community-based employment sites to provide on-the-job training as needed.
• Analyze job duties and complete thorough job task analyses as needed.

How You’ll Benefit:

• Paid time off and holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and optional FSA benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and Legal services

You're a Great Match If You Have:

• A High School diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred.
• At least two (2) years of experience working with adults with disabilities (preferred).
• Knowledge of the labor market, community services, skills in task analysis, systemic job training, counseling, advocacy, and supported employment (preferred).
• A valid North Carolina driver’s license, clean driving record, and active insurance.
• Reliable transportation for community-based service delivery.

If you’re interested in this rewarding career, please apply on our website: https://eastersealsport.com/

About Easterseals PORT Health:

Easterseals PORT Health provides disability, behavioral health, and addiction services to help individuals live their best lives. Our diverse team supports over 40,200 individuals across North Carolina and Virginia.

Our Environment:

We support health and well-being with a tobacco-free policy in all facilities and vehicles. We foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and growth (IDEAL).

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

Travel Required

Yes, community-based travel within the assigned territory.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be notified of their rights under federal employment laws.