Employment Specialist/Job Coach Asheboro Area

LIFESPAN Services; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

LIFESPAN Services seeks an Employment Specialist/Job Coach to support individuals with disabilities in securing job placements in the Asheboro area. This role includes flexible scheduling, training, and mentoring, contributing to meaningful life changes for clients. Join a dedicated team in making a real difference!

Benefits

Paid training

Flexible schedules including PRN, full and part-time opportunities

Benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance

403b retirement plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Pass criminal record and healthcare registry check.
• Commitment to achieve competency in required skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with prospective employers for job placement.
• Facilitate onsite job instruction for individuals with disabilities.
• Transport individuals while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Hardworking

Education

High school graduate or equivalent (GED)

Job description

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Entry Level Job Applicants Welcome!

If

Entry Level Job Applicants Welcome!

If you live in the Asheboro area and making a lasting difference in someone's life is a priority for you and your career goals, we want to help you get there. LIFESPAN Services is hiring compassionate, hardworking, friendly, and reliable Employment Specialists to develop relationships with prospective employers, creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities to obtain job placement.

Schedule: Flexible including evenings and weekends (determined by the work schedule of the individuals you support)

Rate of pay: $15 per hour firm

What We Do

LIFESPAN’s Services' mission is to empower children and adults with disabilities by providing education, employment, and enrichment opportunities to live, work and play in their communities. We focus on the interests of each individual we support to ensure their well-being, dignity, and right of choice. As an Employment Specialist, you work 1:1 with local employers to obtain job placements. In addition, you will provide training, mentoring, and support for your team of Employment Specialists. LIFESPAN Services is committed to helping you succeed by providing a supportive team environment, training, growth and development, and career advancement. Join our team of passionate and caring professionals to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive pay
• Flexible schedules including PRN, full and part-time opportunities
• Paid training
• Full-time employees have access to benefits including paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; 403b retirement plan with employer match; and perks galore!
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate onsite job instruction, ensuring that they are placed in the most appropriate and least restrictive job for their individual needs and interest.
• Responsible for an average of 12 job placements per fiscal year.
• Ensure that goals and plans are implemented.
• Work as a liaison between the employer and employee to ensure needs are met.
• Transport individuals to and from various locations in a safe vehicle while maintaining a confidential environment.
• Market to prospective employers to secure job placements for individuals with disabilities.
• Complete intakes regularly and ensure record-keeping standards are maintained.
• Transport individuals to and from various locations in a safe vehicle while maintaining a confidential environment.
• Mentor individuals to help build social skills and relationships.
• Facilitate onsite job instruction, ensuring that individuals are placed in the most appropriate and least restrictive job for their individual needs and interests
• Provide follow-along support and guidance.
• Submit accurate billing weekly by scheduled deadlines.
• Complete initial and ongoing training, and participate in staff development activities.
• Meet Quarterly Revenue Objectives
  
  

What You Need

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Pass criminal record and healthcare registry check
• Pass a drug test
• Pass driving record check if providing transportation
• High school graduate or equivalent (GED)
• Commitment to achieve competency in required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Note: Current First Aid/CPR blended or classroom certification is required. If you do not currently have certification from an approved provider, our American Red Cross certified instructors will provide you the training.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently (per policy)
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours including nights. Weekends and overtime as required.
  
  

LIFESPAN Services is committed to a culture that inspires longevity, latitude, creativity, balance, and fulfillment. LIFESPAN Services is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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