Job Coach

First Resources Corporation; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Ottumwa is seeking a dedicated Full-time Job Coach to assist individuals in securing community-based employment. This role involves working with clients and employers, providing essential job supports, and maintaining strong relationships while ensuring compliance with safety and confidentiality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals served to secure and maintain a job.
• Establish positive relationships with individuals served and families.
• Adhere to confidentiality guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Advocacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

First Resources Corp. of Ottumwa is growing and we are searching for dedicated and energetic Full-time Job Coach. The ideal candidate would be responsible for working directly with individuals served to assist with community based employment. Work closely with employers and persons served to secure and maintain a job by providing the needed job supports and training.

As a Job Coach you will:

• Maintains up-to-date, working knowledge of the individuals employment goals and related service documents. Implements all services as outlined in the plan.
• Completes required trainings according to established agency timelines. Attends staff meetings as scheduled.
• Makes recommendations to improve services based on knowledge acquired through implementation of program plan and experience with the individuals served.
• Establish positive relationships with individuals served, family members, and referral sources.
• Demonstrates appropriate communication and maintain clear and professional boundaries.
• Advocates and offer choices that support the individuals rights and responsibilities.
• Responsible for reporting any health and safety concerns.
• Keeps supervisor informed of important incidents, and issues concerning individuals served.
• Strictly adheres to confidentiality guidelines.
• Responsible to work the schedule agreed upon with supervisor.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record and show proof of auto insurance.
• Experience is preferred, but not required. We provide the training and tools that you need to be successful at First Resources Crop.

As part of the job requirements applicants must have satisfactory results on a background check.