Job Coach Bloomfield (Temporary) Position

Beta Care Services CT; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Beta Care Services CT in Connecticut is seeking a Temporary Job Coach to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through personalized vocational training and on-site coaching in community settings.

You will collaborate with individuals, families, DDS case managers, and local employers to support job placements, resume preparation, interview practice, progress monitoring, and careful documentation in line with Beta Care policies.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive, encouraging attitude.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally for community-based supports.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail for documentation and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team within Beta Care Services' values and standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with individual to identify employment interests, strengths, and goals.
• Assist individual in preparing resumes, completing job applications, and practicing interview skills.
• Provide hands-on job coaching and training at community job sites to promote individual success.
• Teach workplace expectations, safety, social, and communication skills tailored to each individual.
• Accompany Individual to interviews, orientations, and work shifts as needed.
• Work closely with DDS case managers, families, employers, and Beta Care Services staff to coordinate supports.
• Monitor progress, and challenges; maintain thorough documentation in compliance with Beta Care policies and DDS regulations.
• Advocate for necessary accommodations and ensure a respectful, inclusive work environment.
• Participate in Beta Care Services staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Communication skills

Empathy and patience

Reliability and travel

Organizational skills

Teamwork and independence

Job description

Beta Care Services is committed to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve meaningful, competitive employment and greater independence. We provide person-centered supports in the community to help individual reach their full potential.

Position Summary:

The Temporary Job Coach plays a pivotal role in empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve meaningful employment and independence. This position involves providing personalized vocational training, guidance, and support tailored to each individual unique needs and abilities. The Job Coach collaborates closely with individuals, employers, and community resources to facilitate successful job placements and ongoing workplace integration. This role requires a compassionate, motivated professional dedicated to supporting individuals' employment goals through personalized coaching and community engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with individual to identify employment interests, strengths, and goals
• Assist individual in preparing resumes, completing job applications, and practicing interview skills
• Provide hands-on job coaching and training at community job sites to promote individual success
• Teach workplace expectations, safety, social, and communication skills tailored to each individual
• Accompany Individual to interviews, orientations, and work shifts as needed
• Work closely with DDS case managers, families, employers, and Beta Care Services staff to coordinate supports
• Monitor progress, and challenges; maintain thorough documentation in compliance with Beta Care policies and DDS regulations
• Advocate for necessary accommodations and ensure a respectful, inclusive work environment
• Participate in Beta Care Services staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities

Qualifications:

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills
• Patience, empathy, and a positive, encouraging attitude
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally for community-based supports
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail for documentation and reporting
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team within Beta Care Services' values and standards

Work Schedule & Environment:

• Temporary (Monday -Friday 9a-3p)
• Work primarily in community job settings