Empowering Employment Specialist & Job Coach

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

Job summary

Advanced Employment Group in Oakland, CA seeks an Employment Specialist/Job Coach to support adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in achieving competitive employment with local businesses.

The role covers job training, coaching, accommodations, and ongoing support to employees and employers, with travel statewide and a flexible part-time/full-time schedule. AEG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• 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 MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Zoom, Webex and Google Meets.

Responsibilities

• Provides person-centered support to meet the needs of the employee within the work environment, mindful of the employer’s needs.
• 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 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 meetings, surveys, group presentations, calls, texts, social media, or on-site coaching, Zoom, Webex or Google Meet.
• Identifies and implements environmental modifications and assistive technologies.
• Provides travel training and transportation coordination as needed.
• Accurately collects, records and reviews employment, performance, feedback and progress records.

Skills

Advocacy

Counseling

Job coaching

Communication

Travel readiness

Home internet access

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Special Education background

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Zoom

Webex

Google Meet

Job description

Advanced Employment Group in Oakland, CA seeks an Employment Specialist/Job Coach to support adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in achieving competitive employment with local businesses.

The role covers job training, coaching, accommodations, and ongoing support to employees and employers, with travel statewide and a flexible part-time/full-time schedule. AEG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.