Job Coach (Fremont)

Friends of Children with Special Needs; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life/AD&D Insurance

LSA for Wellness

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) & company matching

Holiday Paid Days

Sign-on Bonus

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN) is a Bay Area nonprofit focused on helping individuals with special needs and their families. The SEP Job Coach position provides vocational training and supervision to adults with developmental challenges. The role requires travel to participants’ workplaces and supports job coaching to promote independence and employment success.

The offer includes an hourly pay range of $20-$24, with benefits and a supportive team in Fremont, CA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; higher education preferred.
• At least one year of experience with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Provide training, supervision and support to maximize participants' life goals and employment.
• Deliver tailored job coaching to improve task proficiency and retention.
• Travel to participants' workplaces to provide on-site coaching.
• Maintain accurate records of job performance and evaluations.
• Collaborate with employers and stakeholders to create employment opportunities.

Skills

Oral & written comms

Behavioral management

Training delivery

MS Office

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Coach

Location: Fremont, CA

Pay Range: $20 - $24 / hourly (depending on experience)

JOB SUMMARY

Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN) is a Bay Area non‑profit organization founded in 1996 and focused on helping individuals with special needs and their families find love, hope, respect, and support through integrated community involvement. The FCSN Supported Employment Program is seeking an energetic, patient, detail‑oriented, and reliable Job Coach. The position is responsible for providing vocational training and supervision to adults with developmental challenges.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under the supervision of Program Coordinator or Program Manager, the essential functions of the SEP Job Coach are to 1) provide training, supervision and support and to optimize participant’s success in their life goals and employment; 2) offer tailored job coaching services to enhance participant's proficiency in job tasks for employment retention; and 3) Drive to participants’ workplaces to provide job coaching services or transport participants from FCSN Center for work‑related activities and community engagement. This position involves implementing Person‑Centered Thinking (PCT) activities, promoting participant’s job skills and personal growth, ensuring their well‑being and safety, and fostering a positive and inclusive environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist participant in identifying career interests, types of desired jobs, vocational skills, work experience, strength, employment barriers and training
• Conduct Job Club to enhance participant’s job skills, interview techniques, work ethics, communication and interpersonal
• Provide training, personal care and support to participants in maximizing their vocational skills, independence, optimal health, emotional stability, and community
• Travel to participants’ workplaces to provide job coaching
• Transport participants for volunteer work,job applications, interviews and community
• Implement positive behavioral prevention strategies and intervention
• Offer specific job training and assist participant in creating resume, searching for jobs, submitting applications, and preparing for
• Network with potential employers and local industries for developing employment and paid internship opportunities for
• Provide intensive job coaching services for participants to learn and be familiar with required job tasks and maximize job independence and
• Act as an advocate for participant in the workplace, addressing any issues or accommodations needed to ensure a successful employment experience.
• Offer ongoing support to help participants maintain employment by addressing challenges, fostering a positive work environment, and offering strategies for successful employment
• Assist participants in working on work‑related behaviors- communication, socialization and interaction with co‑worker/supervisors; greeting; work place behavior; coworker relations; age appropriate job related
• Collaborate with employers, vocational rehabilitation professionals, and other stakeholders to facilitate successful employment outcomes for
• Maintain accurate records of participant’s job performance, challenges, interactions with co‑workers, supervisor’s comments/evaluation, objective tracking and any
• Complete semi‑annual and annual PCT IHSP reports in a timely manner and engage participants in achieving their IHSP
• Effectively and respectfully communicate with participants, families, employers, team members and supervisors.
• Follow established safety protocols and emergency procedures, intervening as
• Perform first aid, CPR, and other emergency services (e.g. evacuations) as appropriate to the needs of participants.
• Engage in precautionary practices to mitigate health, safety and any other risks to participants’ well‑being
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of care
• Attend staff meetings and training (All the staff training and meetings are mandatory).
• Communicate proactively with supervisors regarding participants' employment status, well‑being, needs, incidents, concerns, etc
• Be a supportive team player, support coworkers and promote team
• Respect participants’ rights, dignity, privacy. Timely report observations or evidence of violations of any of the personal rights and dependent adult and elder
• Comply with HIPAA law
• Participate in FCSN special events

REQUIREMENTS

1. Education: A high school diploma is required; a higher education degree is preferred
2. Experience: have at least one year of experience working with the developmentally disabled or being an enthusiastic, quick learner with an impeccable work
3. Professional Skills:

• Good oral and written communications skills
• Good behavioral management
• Ability to teach, conduct training and classes, arrange activities, and work effectively and independently.
• Sufficient skills in using Microsoft Office applications, email, and data entry,
• Ability to adapt to the changing needs of participants and respond to unexpected
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi‑task to meet
• Proficient critical thinking skills in decision making situations, good organizational and record keeping skills, and good independent

Environmental Conditions

• Must be able to meet flexible schedule and be open to assignments
• Able and willing to perform tasks that may involve lifting (25 lbs), bending, and assisting with personal care and mobility
• Extensive amount of time driving and transporting clients in the community, standing and
• Must have a reliable vehicle with full car insurance (proof of vehicle insurance), clean DMV record and willing to transport participants in personal vehicle for participants’ traveling
• Use electronic devices for documentation

Personality Traits

• Patient, caring, empathetic, with a genuine commitment to enhancing the quality of life for program participants.
• Take initiative, energetic, reliable, multi‑tasks, a quick
• Have a creative, innovative, open, and positive mindset and a 'Can Do' attitude.
• Have great interpersonal skills, collaborate with diverse people, and maintain a positive, uplifting, and optimistic work environment.

COMPANY WIDE JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass DOJ fingerprint‑based background clearance prior to onboarding
• Must pass a health screening and TB test prior to onboarding
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record
• Obtain valid CPR and First Aid Certificate within one month of employment (employer‑covered)
  

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for Wellness & Fitness
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
• 401(k) & company matching
• Holiday Paid Days
• Sign‑on Bonus
• Referral Bonus Program