Job Coach (Berkeley/Dorchester Area)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Vacation leave (15 days)

Job summary

South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department seeks a dedicated professional to deliver job development, placement, and supported employment services to consumers. You will work under a VR Counselor to guide vocational outcomes and provide on-site job skills training.

The role requires strong communication, ability to travel, and adaptability to diverse environments with flexible hours. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to assist consumers at work sites.
• Adaptability to different work environments and shifts.
• Knowledge of needs assessments and interviewing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide job development, placement and supported employment services.
• Guide consumers toward successful vocational outcomes.
• Offer on-site job skills training for supported employment consumers.
• Maintain weekly case notes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Flex schedule

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

High school diploma with substitute experience

Job description

Join South Carolina state government where you can have a meaningful career, incomparable benefits, and a positive work-life balance!

In this position you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Under the guidance of a VR Counselor, you will provide job development, placement and supported employment services for consumers.
• Provide planning and guidance towards the achievement of successful vocational outcomes.
• Provide job skills training on the work site to supported employment consumer.
• Maintain case notes weekly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Or; a high school diploma and experience in career counseling or related case management may substitute for the required bachelor’s degree.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to travel throughout the day to assist consumers while at work.
• Must be able to work in various work environments and on a flex schedule to meet consumers needs.
• Knowledge and skill in conducting needs assessments.
• Knowledge of fact gathering methods and interviewing techniques.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of principles of behavior adjustment techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families, etc.

One year with SCVRD preferred.

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs