Job Coach

PAI; White Bear Lake (MN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

HSA

Retirement plan

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

PAI seeks a dedicated Job Coach to help people with disabilities maintain meaningful employment through on-the-job coaching and ongoing support. You will advocate for workplace accommodations and build relationships with businesses to create opportunities, traveling within the community up to 75% of the time.

This role requires reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, insurance, and driving a company or personal vehicle.

Qualifications

• Experience in job placement, career coaching, or supported employment is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to track data and schedules.
• Pass DHS background study and maintain clearance to provide direct contact services without continuous supervision.
• High school degree or G.E.D. and be 18 years of age or older.
• Able and willing to travel between multiple business locations throughout the workday.
• Hours of work are typically daytime, Monday through Friday. Evenings and weekend work is rare unless a person you're serving gets an evening or weekend job and requires support.
• Requirements to drive a personal or PAI vehicle: willing to drive, demonstrate driving proficiency for assigned vehicle, valid driver's license, meet insurance criteria for driving history, motor vehicle record checks as needed, and 21+ years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-job coaching and ongoing support to ensure success in new roles.
• Advocate for necessary workplace accommodations.
• Utilize a person-centered approach to support individuals effectively.
• Communicate regularly with the PAI staff about the person you're serving regarding their progress towards or performance at their community job as they work with the person also and will appreciate regular updates.

Skills

Coaching

People skills

Patience

Communication

Advocacy

Travel ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Seeking Supportive Job Coach

Are you passionate about helping people with disabilities achieve their career goals? Do you have strong people skills, patience, and a drive to make a real impact? If so, we want you on our team at PAI!

As a Job Coach, you will support people with disabilities to maintain meaningful employment by providing on-the-job skills coaching. You'll also build relationships with businesses to create employment opportunities and advocate for workplace accommodations when needed.

This role requires reliable transportation and the ability to travel within the community for up to 75% of your time. Requires driving of personal or company vehicle, along with clean driving record and proof of valid driver's license and insurance.

Hourly Rate: $20.00-21.00 (commensurate with experience)

Schedule: 32 hours/week - Mon & Fri 7:30-3:30/Tue-Thu. 7:30-3:30

Full benefits: including 14 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, health/dental/life insurance, HSA, retirement savings account, mileage reimbursement and a predictable Day Schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-job coaching and ongoing support to ensure success in new roles.
• Advocate for necessary workplace accommodations.
• Utilize a person-centered approach to support individuals effectively.
• Communicate regularly with the PAI staff about the person you're serving regarding their progress towards or performance at their community job as they work with the person also and will appreciate regular updates.

General

• Demonstrate professional behavior and demeanor while adhering to all PAI values, policies and procedures, and the employee handbook.
• Follow the designated work schedule and report to work on time.
• Accurately complete all assigned paperwork within the designated time frame.
• Meet requirements/conditions to drive a company or personal vehicle as assigned.
• Work as a team member to ensure all individual responsibilities and building responsibilities are completed as needed.
• Demonstrate flexibility and anticipate and respond effectively to change.
• Maintain a positive, professional demeanor under stress.
• Document in-service training and submit when requested.
• Follow data privacy laws and procedures.

Qualifications and Conditions of Employment Required:

• Experience in job placement, career coaching, or supported employment is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to track data and schedules.
• Pass DHS background study and maintain clearance to provide direct contact services without continuous supervision.
• High school degree or G.E.D. and be 18 years of age or older.
• Able and willing to travel between multiple business locations throughout the workday.
• Hours of work are typically daytime, Monday through Friday. Evenings and weekend work is rare unless a person you're serving gets an evening or weekend job and requires support.
• Requirements to drive a personal or PAI vehicle: willing to drive, demonstrate driving proficiency for assigned vehicle, valid driver's license, meet insurance criteria for driving history, motor vehicle record checks as needed, and 21+ years of age.

About PAI

We support individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities with a wide variety of skills and interests. We offer opportunities to individuals, onsite and in the community, to build employment skills, to enjoy recreational and leisure activities and to achieve personal goals through meaningful experiences and programs. Be a part of our workplace that's diverse, team-oriented and focused on meeting the unique needs of people. PAI is seeking applicants who are dedicated, caring, and passionate about supporting people with disabilities, who want to make a difference.