JOB COACH

Jay Nolan Community Services; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with company matching

Paid CPR & First Aid training

Childcare Assistance Reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Jay Nolan Community Services in Ridgecrest, CA is hiring a Job Coach to support adults with developmental disabilities in community-based employment, helping them develop workplace skills, gain confidence, and achieve competitive employment.

You will provide individualized support, coach on job tasks, assist with interviews and onboarding, and collaborate with support teams to track progress and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year of experience in the human services field (or six months of experience within Jay Nolan Community Services).
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the community.
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to use a smartphone and mobile technology for work-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coaching individuals on job tasks, workplace expectations, and professional skills.
• Supporting consumers during interviews and throughout the onboarding process.
• Assisting individuals in developing independence and confidence in the workplace.
• Building positive relationships with employers, coworkers, families, and support teams.
• Monitoring progress toward employment goals and documenting outcomes.
• Advocating for consumers and promoting inclusive employment opportunities.
• Collaborating with case managers and program staff to support individualized service plans.
• Maintaining timely and accurate documentation, reports, and billing records.
• Participating in training, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Organization

Travel

Smartphone use

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Ridgecrest, CA

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:30AM - 1:00PM

Pay: $20.25 - $23.00 Per Hour

Language: English

Make a Meaningful Difference in Someone's Life Every Day

Now Hiring!

Are you looking for a career where your work truly matters? As a Job Coach with Jay Nolan Community Services, you'll help individuals with developmental disabilities achieve meaningful employment and greater independence in their communities.

This is more than just a job. You'll serve as a mentor, advocate, and coach, supporting individuals as they build workplace skills, gain confidence, and succeed in competitive employment settings. If you're passionate about helping others reach their goals and thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Job Coach, you will provide individualized support to adults with developmental disabilities in community-based employment settings. Responsibilities include:

• Coaching individuals on job tasks, workplace expectations, and professional skills.
• Supporting consumers during interviews and throughout the onboarding process.
• Assisting individuals in developing independence and confidence in the workplace.
• Building positive relationships with employers, coworkers, families, and support teams.
• Monitoring progress toward employment goals and documenting outcomes.
• Advocating for consumers and promoting inclusive employment opportunities.
• Collaborating with case managers and program staff to support individualized service plans.
• Maintaining timely and accurate documentation, reports, and billing records.
• Participating in training, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

Required:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year of experience in the human services field (or six months of experience within Jay Nolan Community Services).
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the community.
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to use a smartphone and mobile technology for work-related tasks.

Training Provided:

• Completion of the JNCS Job Coach Training Program within the first 90 days of employment.

Work Environment

This position is primarily community-based and involves supporting individuals at various employment and training locations throughout the community.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan with company matching
• Paid CPR & First Aid training
• Childcare Assistance Reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Much more

About us:

Jay Nolan Community Services is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to provide individualized support to children, teens, and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities so that they may live, work and thrive in their own homes and in their community. We are an inclusive, supportive, and community-oriented workplace.

Jay Nolan Community Services is a Certified™ Great Place to Work! Learn more about what our employees have to say about us: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7091642

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jay Nolan Community Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.