Inclusive Job Coach - Empower Lives through Employment

Genesis Health Clubs; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen Life Services in Memphis supports individuals with disabilities through employment and community programs. The Job Coach helps participants identify employment and education goals, mobilizes resources, and assists them to reach their goals with tailored coaching and ongoing support.

This non-exempt, full-time role emphasizes strong communication, adherence to state requirements, and collaboration with the Program Coordinator. In-office with possible community-based duties.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and communicate verbally in English.
• At least 21 years of age due to auto liability coverage.
• Meet state agency requirements including abuse/neglect registry.
• Experience developing employment plans preferred.
• Proven experience as job coach and with people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective job coaching and employment plans.
• Communicate with clients to understand goals and ambitions.
• Assist clients to overcome barriers and set achievable goals.
• Assess strengths and teach clients to use them.
• Guide clients in learning to complete job tasks.
• Provide coaching in effective job search techniques.
• Advise on workplace accommodations for people with disabilities.
• Monitor and evaluate client progress.
• Keep records and prepare reports.

Skills

Proven job coach experience

Disability services experience

Communication skills

English literacy

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Evergreen Life Services in Memphis supports individuals with disabilities through employment and community programs. The Job Coach helps participants identify employment and education goals, mobilizes resources, and assists them to reach their goals with tailored coaching and ongoing support.

This non-exempt, full-time role emphasizes strong communication, adherence to state requirements, and collaboration with the Program Coordinator. In-office with possible community-based duties.