Job Coach, IPS Beaufort

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid parental leave

Flexible work schedules

15 days annual vacation

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation Programs

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department offers meaningful careers with excellent benefits and work-life balance. In this full-time role, you will provide job development, placement and supported employment services for consumers referred from the IPS program, while planning toward successful vocational outcomes and maintaining weekly case notes.

You will train on-site, coordinate with teams, and adapt to flexible schedules, travel to assist consumers, and navigate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• High school diploma with experience in career counseling or related case management may substitute for the 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 environments and on a flex schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide job development, placement and supported employment services for consumers referred from IPS.
• Provide planning and guidance towards successful vocational outcomes.
• Provide job skills training on the work site to consumers.
• Maintain case notes weekly.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Travel readiness

Flex schedule

Needs assessments

Interview techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

High school diploma with related 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

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