Job Coach PRN

Candeo Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

401k

PTO

Paid training

Opportunity to go full time

Job summary

Candeo Iowa is seeking a passionate Job Coach for PRN work in the Des Moines area. The role supports individuals with disabilities to obtain and maintain community employment, including helping with tasks, communication, and goal achievement.

We offer flexible schedules, insurance options, disability coverage, a 401k, paid time off, and paid training with potential to move to full-time as opportunities arise.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Business, Human Services or related field preferred.
• Experience with people with disabilities or mental health is preferable.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Job Coaches work in the community or clients' workplaces to provide support and to obtain and maintain community employment.
• Helping learn and master job tasks
• Helping maintain emotional well-being
• Assisting communication with supervisors and coworkers
• Support clients in achieving personal goals

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Disability coaching

Driver's license

Motor vehicle handling

Education

Associate degree in Business or Human Services

Job description

At Candeo we are looking for team members who are passionate and empathetic towards others and truly want to make a difference in the lives of those in need. Candeo is a non-profit whose focus is to help, support, and teach people to live their best lives. We are committed to nurture an inclusive culture and learning based work environment for our employees.

Job Title

Job Coach PRN (PRN)

Location

Des Moines Metro, IA

Employment Type

Part-Time (approx. 10 hours per week - Weekdays after 3pm and Weekends)

Pay

$16.00/hour

Benefits

• Flexible schedules including flex hours
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• PTO
• All training is paid and ongoing to set you up for success in your career!
• Opportunity to go full time

What You Will Do:

Job Coaches work in the community or clients' places of employment to provide support and to obtain and maintain community employment. A Job Coach support can include:

• Helping learn and master job tasks
• Helping maintain emotional well-being
• Assisting communication with supervisors and coworkers
• Support clients in achieving personal goals

Requirements

• Associates degree in Business, Human Services or related field, or a combination of education and experience equivalency preferred
• Experience with people with disabilities and/or mental health is preferable
• Valid Call C Driver's License
• Proof of Automobile Insurance
• Valid telephone number
• Valid address
• Internet, Email access, smartphone access
• Microsoft Teams access (Teams will need to be downloaded onto your phone or computer)
• High level of both written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to pass both motor vehicle and criminal background checks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to tolerate emotions, such as frustration
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of systematic instruction in coaching people with disabilities in the workplace
• Possess a motor vehicle that meets the required operational and maintenance guidelines, that are in accordance with the Iowa Department of Transportation motor vehicle safety standards and Candeo's Motor Vehicle Guideline