Job Coach

Sunrise Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sunrise Group seeks a Direct Support role to assist individuals with disabilities in identifying and securing meaningful employment. You will deliver coaching, skills training, and personalized support to improve job readiness and performance.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, coordinating with employers, and ensuring a safe, inclusive workplace. English communication is essential; drug screening is required before employment.

Qualifications

• Background and pre-employment drug screenings required.
• Valid driver’s license with endorsements and minimum 3 years driving experience.
• Proficient with WORD, EXCEL, OUTLOOK and basic computer skills.
• Minimum one year of experience in human services if required by work location.
• High School Diploma or equivalent if required by work location.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities in identifying, seeking, and securing meaningful employment opportunities.
• Deliver hands-on coaching, skills training, and individualized support to enhance job readiness and workplace performance.
• Foster a safe, inclusive work environment and positive relationships among staff and employees.
• Maintain relationships with employers and advocate for workplace accommodations and inclusive hiring practices.
• Attend meetings, communicate with stakeholders, and provide progress reports.

Skills

Driver's license

Driving experience

MS Office

Basic computer skills

Human services experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? If you answered yes, we encourage you to join the Sunrise family! Sunrise is one of the largest, private not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people.

Purpose:

To provide persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities assistance with securing and maintaining employment through coaching, skills training, and collaborating with employers.

Qualifications:

• Successfully completes the required pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with all necessary endorsements and have a minimum of 3 years of driving experience.
• Proficient with WORD, EXCEL, OUTLOOK and basic computer skills
• Must possess basic computer skills
• Minimum one year of experience working in the human service field if required by work location
• High School Diploma or equivalent if required by work location

Essential Functions:

• Assist individuals with disabilities in identifying, seeking, and securing meaningful employment opportunities that align with their skills and interests.
• Deliver hands-on coaching, skills training, and individualized support to enhance job readiness, workplace performance, and professional development.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment by fostering positive relationships between employees, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Maintain professional relationships with employers, advocating for workplace accommodations and promoting inclusive hiring practices.
• Attend meetings, communicate regularly with stakeholders, and provide detailed reports on individuals’ progress, challenges, and achievements.
• Use computer skills to document case notes, track support services, generate required reports, and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Complete required job coaching training courses, including Training Resource Network (TRN), Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), and other relevant training courses as needed.
• Assist individuals in navigating transportation options to and from work, ensuring reliable access to employment opportunities.
• Provide respectful, person-centered support for personal care needs as required, maintaining dignity and independence.
• Proficiency in the English language (both written and verbal) is required as this job entails direct care of adult and children receiving services. Employees are required to communicate, both orally and in writing, with staff and others regarding medical care, supports, and services. This requirement includes the ability to effectively communicate in English including medical terminology.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Hourly: $17.00

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This position will remain open until filled. If you were referred by a current Sunrise employee, please make sure to indicate so when completing the employment application process.

This company is a Drug-Free Workplace. As part of our policies, all candidates for employment must submit to a pre-employment drug screening after receiving a conditional offer of employment. A positive confirmed screening, or refusal to submit to such screening, will result in a withdrawal of the conditional job offer.

Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that they are involved in or witness.

Sunrise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation and benefits estimated range: the pay range represents the base hourly rate or salary that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is determined by factors including geographic location, skills, education and relevant experience.

Benefits Offered: At Sunrise Community, Inc. we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, wealth and wellbeing.

For this position benefits include:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program and more.