Job Coach/ Employment Specialist

Mab-Community-Services; Stoughton (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

MAB Community Services is seeking an Employment Specialist to help individuals who have experienced acquired or traumatic brain injuries access community employment, volunteering, or self-employment opportunities. The role supports participants in navigating employment pathways with personalized guidance in a community-based setting.

The position involves managing a caseload, coordinating with worksites and residential supports, and providing job coaching and support while documenting progress

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services to assigned participants.
• Assist participants with career exploration, job seeking, interviewing, and coaching.
• Coordinate with worksite supervisors and residential supports to ensure successful employment.
• Maintain accurate progress records in compliance with organizational policies.
• Develop and implement support strategies to accomplish ISP and MabVoc goals.
• Prepare participants for work experiences and follow-up meetings.

Job description

Who We Are:At MAB Community Services, we are dedicated to empowering individuals with acquired or traumatic brain injuries to achieve meaningful employment and community involvement. We believe in fostering independence and enhancing quality of life through tailored support and resources.Schedule : Anticipated Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with some flexibility based on client needs.The Position:We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Employment Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with individuals who have experienced acquired or traumatic brain injuries, helping them navigate the path to community employment or volunteer opportunities, or even opening their own business. You will have a manageable caseload, allowing you to provide personalized support and guidance. This position is community based- with no physical office setting. We will provide all required equipment for this role.Key Responsibilities:Ensure that participants’ choices, interests and needs are supported and facilitated when planning and coordinating employment activities.Provide case management services to assigned participants.Utilize curriculum, assistive technology, and provide accommodations as appropriate for each participant.Support participant in exploring and engaging in the local community.Create a weekly schedule with participant to include daily community access.Assist participant throughout all phases of employment including career exploration, job seeking, interviewing, employment coaching and job shifts.Assist in initial orientation and oversight of quality control at work sites.Act as a liaison between the worksite supervisor(s) and residential support(s) and participate in problem-solving, written and oral communication needs, coordination of tasks and other duties in accordance with worksite and MAB policies.Provide job coaching and work closely with participants’ workplace supervisor(s) to ensure job retention and success.Maintain accurate records of individual interactions, progress, and outcomes in compliance with organizational policiesParticipate in the development and implementation of support strategies to accomplish ISP and MabVoc goals and objectives for assigned participants.Prepare, accompany and support each participant for the work experience and other community –based meetings/interviews and perform follow up activities. Modify schedules to eliminate schedule conflicts. Modify instructional methods to meet learning needs of each participant.Provide eyes on supervision of participant(s) throughout the assigned shifts'*************************************MAB Community Services provides equal opportunity to all staff and administers all personnel policies and procedures without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, sexual preference, gender identity, age, national origin, status as a Vietnam veteran era or disabled veteran, disability, or other factors which cannot legitimately be the basis for an employment decision. Furthermore, the agency is committed both to a program of affirmative action to encourage minority applications and to non-discrimination in hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and all other employment-related practices. MAB Community Services complies with all laws and regulations governing equal employment opportunity.In accordance with MAB’s ADA policy, MAB will engage in an interactive dialogue with individuals to determine if the essential functions of the position may be fulfilled with or without a reasonable accommodation.