Employment Specialist/ Job Coach

PORT Health; Whiteville (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Paid time off

Full benefits package

Life and Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

PSLF eligible

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health in North Carolina is seeking an Employment Specialist/Job Coach to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities find meaningful community-based work. You will build employer connections, prepare candidates, and accompany them to interviews.

The role requires travel within the Whiteville/Columbus area, a valid NC driver’s license, and strong documentation skills. A bachelor’s in human services is preferred; 2+ years of relevant experience is ideal.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid, unrestricted North Carolina driver’s license and good driving record.
• Willing to travel within assigned territory.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services preferred; experience in disability services is valued.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Create connections with community employers to identify and create jobs for individuals served.
• Develop resumes and accompany individuals to job interviews; assist with applications.
• Communicate with each person on caseload at least weekly and document.
• Perform primary job development activities for the program.
• Maintain case records per licensing and funding standards; document in EMR within 24 hours.
• Coordinate communication with parents, case manager, and other agencies.
• Maintain professional conduct, attendance, punctuality, and productive relationships.
• Provide job development and intensive training per service plan; assist in community sites as needed.
• Accompany individuals to community-based employment sites for on-the-job training.
• Analyze job duties and conduct task analyses as needed.

Skills

Resume development

Interview coaching

Employer communication

Travel readiness

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in human services (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH) is seeking a dedicated Employment Specialist/Job Coach that will empower adults with intellectual developmental disabilities to find meaningful employment using their strengths, interests, and personal goals.

Your Role in Our Mission

The Employment Specialist/Job Coach performs as an integral part of the management team working with adults with intellectual and development disabilities. The Job Coaches primary duty is to secure community-based employment for individuals with disabilities. The Job Coach may also provide evaluation and intensive training services in the community for the individuals served and supported as their caseloads permit. The Job Coach will be the primary contact for VR counselors for all individuals assigned.

What You Will Be Doing

• Create connections with community employers to identify and create jobs opportunities for individuals receiving services.
• Develop resumes, prepares and accompanies individuals to job interviews, assists in filling out applications and questionnaires, and communicating 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 manager, and other agencies serving individuals being supported.
• Maintain good work habits regarding attendance, punctuality, appearance, and effective working relationships with coworkers, 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 being supported to their community-based employment site to provide on-the-job training as needed.
• Analyze job duties/tasks and complete a thorough job task analysis as needed.

Full-time Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week ( Monday through Friday 9:00am-5:00pm). Some flexible hours required for evenings and weekends

Community Based Role

• Travel in and around the Whiteville and Columbus area. Community-based service requires work out in the community, not in the office. Some nights and weekends.

Why Join Us?

As a part of mission, we help our team embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive! You will benefit from ongoing professional growth and development as you work alongside leaders of clinical excellence in disabilities services that care about your success.

We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate: $19-$21 an hr. depending on experience and education
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer

What We’re Looking For

To join our team, you must have a willingness to provide support in a community-based role and have a passion for helping others reach their full potential in the work force.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Possesses a valid, unrestricted North Carolina driver’s license, has a good driving record, and carries current, unrestricted vehicle insurance.
• Willing to travel within the assigned territory to support community-based program
• Must have reliable transportation that will allow movement throughout the program delivery area.
• Basic computer skills for documentation

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in human services field.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience supporting adults with intellectual and development disabilities.
• 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.
• Previous experience supporting adults with intellectual and development disabilities in a job coach environment.

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in‑person and telehealth service delivery. Our 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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