Job Coach (Berkeley/Dorchester Area)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Flexible work schedules

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

State retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is seeking a dedicated professional to deliver job development, placement and supported employment services. You will guide clients toward successful vocational outcomes and train job skills on-site, while maintaining weekly case notes and handling related duties.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a related field (or a high school diploma with related experience), strong communication, and the ability to travel and

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience required for role in vocational services.
• Strong communication and interviewing skills essential.
• Ability to assess needs and coordinate resources for clients.
• Capability to travel within the day to assist consumers.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Travel

Flexible schedule

Needs assessment

Interviewing techniques

Community resources

Behavior adjustment

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High school diploma with related experience substituting

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.

• 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.

If invited to interview, please obtain your Official 10 year driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles to bring with you. Official transcripts will be required to verify college degree.

• 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