Employment Specialist/JOB COACH

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

Job summary

Advanced Employment Group in San Bruno, CA seeks an Employment Specialist/Job Coach for part-time or full-time capacity. The role provides person-centered support to employees, helps create goal plans, and coordinates travel and transportation as needed.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (preferred), experience with individuals with developmental disabilities, and a valid driver's license. Proficiency with MS Office, Zoom and related tools is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field.
• Special Education degree or experience; bilingual is beneficial.
• Experience working with young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required for the duration of employment.
• Background screening and drug testing required.
• Travel statewide with mileage reimbursement provided.
• Strong verbal and communication skills are essential.
• Must have a home computer/tablet, smartphone and reliable internet.
• Advocacy, counseling and job coaching skills are required.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Zoom, Webex and Google Meet.

Responsibilities

• Provides person-centered support to meet employee needs within the work environment.
• Develops plans to help achieve personal and employment goals.
• Facilitates social interactions between participants and other employees.
• Models productive behavior and teaches independence for growth.
• Builds constructive relationships with coworkers.
• Supports positive outcomes by building rapport with employees.
• Prepares employees for interviews and develops work-related problem-solving approaches.
• Communicates effectively with AEG staff, employers, and employees.
• Uses various communication methods including meetings, surveys, and video meetings.
• Identifies environmental modifications and assistive technologies as needed.

Skills

Advocacy

Counseling

Job coaching

Communication

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Special Education

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Zoom

Webex

Google Meet

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: San Bruno, CAPosition Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeSalary Range: $25.00 - $27.00 HourlyEmployment Specialist/JOB COACH

Hourly Rate: $25+

Employment Type: PART TIME/FULL TIME

Work Location: STATEWIDE WORK

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.

For more information on the Advanced Employment Group, please visit www.ADVANCEDEMPLOYMENTGROUP.COM.

QualificationsQualifications

• 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

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.