Job Coach: Empower Workplace Skills & Independence

ARC of the Treasure Coast; Florida; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Insurance: medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Nine paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

ARC of the Treasure Coast is seeking a compassionate Employment Consultant (Job Coach) to provide individualized employment support to individuals with disabilities. You will help clients develop workplace skills, learn duties, and maintain employment in community-based settings.

The role involves collaboration with families, employers, and partners to identify opportunities and promote inclusive employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years of professional or personal experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Experience in job coaching, supported employment, vocational rehabilitation, human services, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of supported employment practices and workplace accommodations preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with individuals, families, employers, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized job coaching and employment support at community-based work sites.
• Teach and reinforce workplace skills, including communication, professionalism, time management, task completion, and problem-solving.
• Assist individuals in learning job duties while promoting independence and use of natural workplace supports.
• Assess individual strengths, interests, abilities, and employment goals.
• Assist with job development, placement, and matching individuals with appropriate employment opportunities.
• Provide ongoing follow-along support to help individuals maintain employment.
• Build positive relationships with employers and educate them on supporting employees with disabilities.
• Monitor individual progress and provide feedback to individuals, employers, families, and ARC team members.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation related to services, progress, and employment activities.
• Collaborate with vocational rehabilitation, employers, families, and community partners to support employment goals.
• Advocate for individuals and promote inclusive employment opportunities.

Skills

Disability experience

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ARC of the Treasure Coast is seeking a compassionate Employment Consultant (Job Coach) to provide individualized employment support to individuals with disabilities. You will help clients develop workplace skills, learn duties, and maintain employment in community-based settings.

The role involves collaboration with families, employers, and partners to identify opportunities and promote inclusive employment.