Job Coach I/IPS - Sumter

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking state government where you can build a meaningful career with a strong focus on community support. This role involves providing essential job development and employment services to individuals with diverse needs, helping them achieve successful vocational outcomes. You'll engage in hands-on training, maintain effective communication, and adapt to various work environments. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid leave, and a flexible work schedule. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or high school diploma with experience in career counseling.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Provide job development and placement services for consumers.
• Conduct job skills training on-site for supported employment consumers.
• Maintain weekly case notes and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective Communication

Needs Assessment

Interviewing Techniques

Behavior Adjustment Techniques

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field

High School Diploma with Relevant Experience

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 referred directly from the Department of Mental Health's Individual Placement and Support Program (IPS).
• 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 additional 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.

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

South Carolina is making our veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Clickherefor eligibility requirements

If you are substituting your Bachelor's degree for the required related work experience, official college transcripts will need to be provided.

If invited to interview, please obtain your Official 10 year driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles to bring with you.