Full-Time Job Coach: Empower Independence & Employment

United Cerebral Palsy Heartland; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

UCP Heartland in the Saint Louis metro area is seeking an Employment Support Specialist (Job Coach) for a full-time, non-exempt role with 40 hours per week. You will provide one-on-one coaching at community worksites and help individuals learn tasks and gain independence.

You will collaborate with employers, families, and VR counselors, manage a caseload up to 25, and complete documentation in electronic health records while maintaining professional communication with all stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• 2+ years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.
• Creative problem-solving and ability to think outside the box.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organized with ability to manage multiple clients.
• Flexible schedule aligned with client work hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one job coaching support at community worksites across the St. Louis Metro area
• Support individuals in learning job tasks and building independence
• Develop natural supports within the workplace
• Partner with employers, families, and VR counselors to ensure success
• Manage a caseload of up to 25 individuals
• Complete timely documentation using electronic health record systems
• Maintain consistent and professional communication with all stakeholders

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Flexible schedule

Creative problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

UCP Heartland in the Saint Louis metro area is seeking an Employment Support Specialist (Job Coach) for a full-time, non-exempt role with 40 hours per week. You will provide one-on-one coaching at community worksites and help individuals learn tasks and gain independence.

You will collaborate with employers, families, and VR counselors, manage a caseload up to 25, and complete documentation in electronic health records while maintaining professional communication with all stakeholders.