Employment Specialist (Job Coaching) - Chippewa Falls

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Chippewa Falls (WI); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 6,061,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vacation/Personal Hours

401-K

Employee Stock Ownership

Employee Achievement Program

Longevity Bonus for Part Time or Full 

Casual dress (no uniforms), fun work

Job summary

Aurora in Chippewa Falls, WI seeks a detail-oriented team member to provide job-skill training and support to consumers pursuing independent employment. The role focuses on implementing individual employment plans, tracking progress, and preparing daily/monthly reports with observations of performance and goals.

Ideal candidates are organized, able to communicate professionally, and comfortable working part-time hours (10–20 hrs/week), with availability including weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Advocate for employment development to improve independence
• Ensure that consumer's employment goal is clear, well defined, and achievable
• Act as a liaison between supervisor, consumer, and employer to appropriately communicate concerns and create successful employment outcomes

Responsibilities

• Provide job-skill training/coaching to help consumers acquire and maintain independent employment
• Implement consumer’s individual employment plan
• Monitor employment progress by completing assessment activities that determine skill level, and identify existing or new barriers
• Complete daily/monthly reports and documentation based on observations of work performance, goal progress, job coaching hours, and any additional supportive information
• Attend scheduled meetings/trainings and communication professionally
• Protect consumer confidentiality
• Comply with all ARA and employment site safety standards
• Assist with personal care/medical needs as directed by supervisor
• Identify and report work hazards
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

Introduction

We’re looking for passionate and talented people for all of our positions. There are many opportunities available with Aurora for people whoare looking to make a difference in the life of a person with a disability.

Overview

Your New Beginning Starts Here

Celebrating 40 Years!

We’re more than a human services agency—we’re partners in transformation, walking alongside you on the journey to a fuller, richer life.

We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented person to join our team . The candidate will play a crucial role in consumers career development.

Details:

• Work Location Chippewa Falls
• Hours: 10-20 hrs. a week
• Full availability, to include weekends, evenings if needed

Benefits:

• Option to get paid before payday
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing, hire-from-within company
• Employee discount - Verizon and Dell
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vacation/Personal Hours
• Employee Stock Ownership
• 401-K
• Employee Achievement Program
• Longevity Bonus for Part Time or Full Time Employees
• Casual dress (no uniforms), fun work atmosphere
• And more

Responsibilities

• Provide job-skill training/coaching to help consumers acquire and maintain independent employment
• Implement consumer’s individual employment plan
• Monitor employment progress by completing assessment activities that determine skill level, and identify existing or new barriers
• Complete daily/monthly reports and documentation based on observations of work performance, goal progress, job coaching hours, and any additional supportive information
• Attend scheduled meetings/trainings and communication professionally
• Protect consumer confidentiality
• Comply with all ARA and employment site safety standards
• Assist with personal care/medical needs as directed by supervisor
• Identify and report work hazards
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Consumer Advocacy

• Advocate for employment development to improve independence

• Ensure that consumer’s employment goal is clear, well defined, and achievable

• Act as a liaison between supervisor, consumer, and employer to appropriately communicate concerns and create successful employment outcomes