Job Coach – Project Search

Lever, Inc.; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Retirement

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarship Program

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Job summary

Hope Services is hiring a Job Coach for the Project SEARCH program in Silicon Valley. The role focuses on assessing and remediating barriers to employment, coordinating job-site training, and guiding interns toward competitive community employment with strong teamwork.

The position requires a HS diploma/GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to travel between sites. A comprehensive benefits package and supportive work environment are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; one year of related experience preferred.
• Clear driving record and valid driver's license required.
• Ability to communicate with and train individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of travel training and employment-related issues for the disabled.

Responsibilities

• Represent HOPE in Project SEARCH activities at worksites and collaborate with schools, host employers, and families.
• Develop individualized program plans with each intern to guide rotations and job development.
• Work with instructors and staff to ensure consistent program implementation.
• Provide timely feedback to interns and communicate progress to supports and PS Instructor.
• Offer individualized intern support on rotations, including job coaching and accommodations.
• Conduct task analyses and data collection; adapt teaching strategies with the team.

Skills

English proficiency

Disability awareness

Travel training

ADA knowledge

Job analysis

Person-centered planning

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Time management

Travel flexibility

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Are you a person who enjoys helping others? Are you currently seeking fulfillment in your professional life?

Hope Services is Silicon Valley’s leading provider of services to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. We seek candidates who share our inspirations & aspirations. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging at all levels..

2025 Winner of Mercury News Best in Silicon Valley

ASPIRE to Excellence CARF Accredited

2024 Great Nonprofits Top-Rated Nonprofit

Four-star Charity Navigator

2024 Candid Gold Seal of Transparency

• Hope Services offers an OUTSTANDING benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and a comprehensive Scholarship Program, Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time accrual plans and more!

Hope Services is currently hiring Job Coaches for our renowned Project SEARCH program. The Job Coach provides individualized service to Hope Services clients to assess and remediate personal and social barriers, which inhibit success in community settings. May also provide job-site training and intervention as assigned for Hope Services clients placed in community employment settings and work closely with clients and employers to determine job training goals and ongoing success. Assures quality of services provided are consistent with Hope Services mission and values.

Compensation: $22.53/hr

Principle Responsibilities of the Job Coach - Project SEARCH position

1. Represent HOPE in the day-to-day Project Search activities at worksite. Work collaboratively with school districts, hospitals, host employer’s management/staff, SARC staff and families
2. Write a program plan with each intern which represents that intern’s objectives in attending Project Search, defines objectives for each rotation and leads directly into a job development plan at the successful completion of the internship. Consider input from each intern’s entire circle of support in the writing of the plan.
3. Under PS Instructor direction, works with adult interns and school Instructors, school district Job Coaches and host management and staff to assure consistent program implementation.
4. Provide regular, specific and frequent feedback to the interns and communicate regularly with each adult intern’s key support persons and/or the PS Instructor regarding progress and needs. Under direction of PS Instructor, schedule and facilitate monthly staffing's/communications for each intern. Provide on-going and collaborative problem solving
5. Provide individualized support for all interns on their rotation assignments, coordinated with the PS Team, including job coaching, building natural supports, identifying job accommodations, assistive technology, and other as needed.
6. Perform sophisticated task analyses, job analyses and job matching, maintain detailed data collection and implement and adapt individualized teaching strategies as developed with the team.
7. Provide individualized support to interns prepare for employment at the end of the internship, including interview skills, resumes, a job development plan, interview clothes, and a job search plan
8. Provide travel training as necessary.
9. Help with job development for the interns; act as the HOPE Representative for host employer if they hire any of the interns, providing direct service to the clients and support to the host employer.
10. Assist with case review, maintain client files, and assure completion of monthly reports.
11. Act as a mandated abuse reporter.
12. Other duties as assigned to support the goals of the Agency and assure program efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications of the Job Coach - Project SEARCH position

The Job Coach - Project SEARCH High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent plus one year of related experience or an approved combination of work history and education.

Clear driving record and a valid Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the Job Coach - Project Search position

1. Professional level English skills, both verbal and written.
2. Ability to communicate with and train persons with developmental disabilities
3. Knowledge of and experience with travel training
4. Knowledge of advocacy, ADA, DOL and employment related issues for the disabled.
5. Ability to do job analysis in conjunction with school district at the standard required by PS
6. Understanding of and ability to implement person centered planning as well as individual training plans.
7. Ability to work with a wide range of people, communicating well with Department Managers at host employers, Teachers, Families and clients; ability to facilitate bridge building for Interns in their work settings.
8. Self-starting, independent, able to work well without close supervision, with good judgment and reliability.
9. Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups.
10. Ability to complete reports and data collection on the computer, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
11. Ability to manage time and multiple priorities
12. Ability to travel to multiple locations.
13. Ability to use good judgement and decision making and problem solving skills

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Time spent sitting, using a computer station, periods of intense concentration, using the telephone, paperwork. Time spent in work locations, standing, bending and manipulating materials. Travel to various work site locations throughout the assigned setting. Some exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, dust and airborne particles.

Do you have what it takes to make a difference? Inspire and be inspired! Hope Services takes immense pride in maximizing our employee engagement. Will you join us??

Visit www.hopeservices.org to find out more about us and the people we serve.

Hope Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees not regardless of, but with consideration and appreciation for race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family or parental status, or any other status.