Employment Specialist - Job Coach

Porthealth; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in disability and behavioral health services seeks a part-time Employment Specialist / Job Coach. The role focuses on securing community-based employment for individuals with disabilities, providing training, and maintaining case records. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a commitment to fostering inclusive environments.

Benefits

Paid time off and paid holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience with adults with disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of labor market and community services is preferred.
• Valid NC driver's license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Secure community-based employment for individuals with disabilities.
• Develop resumes and prepare individuals for job interviews.
• Maintain case records and coordinate communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Advocacy

Counseling

Task analysis

Job training

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 Job Coach's 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 and accompany individuals to job interviews, assist in filling out applications and questionnaires, and communicate the qualifications of individuals to employers.
• Communicate with each person assigned to the job developer caseload at least weekly and document that communication.
• Conduct the primary job development activities for the program.
• Maintain case records as required by licensing and funding bodies’ standards and regulations. Documentation must be entered into the electronic medical record system within 24 hours of service delivery.
• Coordinate communication with parents, case managers, and other agencies serving the individuals being supported.
• Maintain good work habits regarding attendance, punctuality, appearance, and effective working relationships with co-workers, VR and LME/MCO staff, employers, and individuals being supported.
• Provide job development and intensive training activities with individuals being supported according to their approved service, work/service plan, and work schedule.
• Accompany individuals to their community-based employment sites to provide on-the-job training as needed.
• Analyze job duties and tasks, and complete thorough job task analyses as needed.

How You’ll Benefit:

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits + an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and more
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, when needed

YOU’RE A GREAT MATCH FOR OUR TEAM IF YOU HAVE:

• A High School diploma or equivalent. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with adults with disabilities is preferred.
• Knowledge of the labor market and community services agencies, as well as skills in writing task analysis, systemic job training, counseling, advocacy, and supported employment, are preferred.
• Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license, a clean driving record, and active insurance.
• Reliable transportation is necessary to service this community-based program.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career opportunity where you can make a huge difference in the daily lives of the people you’ll support, then please apply now on our website: https://eastersealsport.com/

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health, and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Our working environment supports employee and client health with a ‘no tobacco’ use policy (tobacco-free and smoke-free) in all offices, client facilities, properties, and agency vehicles.

We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce, we can advance our mission while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That’s why we listen, seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self & Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!