Job Coach - Supported Employment & Skills Training

Skylinecenter; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Skylinecenter is seeking a Job Coach to join the Supported Employment Program and help individuals with disabilities build job skills, apply for positions, attend interviews, and learn to navigate work environments.

The role emphasizes coaching, documentation, and collaboration with the SEP team to empower clients toward personal goals, with a schedule that supports community-based employment and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Must have basic computer skills and be proficient with standard software.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Night and weekend availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in completing placement of potential SEP Individuals which would include completing applications: assisting with the interview process if requested.
• Coach and counsel supportive employment clients in development and implementation of their individual program plans and to empower consumers to achieve their personal goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate, coach and model good work skills, intervening in crisis situations by communicating with clients and implementing behavior management procedures when necessary.
• Adhere to the SEP schedule that is provided on a weekly basis.
• Responsible for providing written/EDOC documentation on each of the Supported Employment Individuals.
• Support Individuals placed in the community through job training, follow along services.
• Must complete Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) exam within 2 years.
• Must have 9.5 hours of Employment Training through Direct Course or an ACRE certified training program. Also, complete 4 hours of continuing education in Employment Services annually.
• Train Individuals to use other forms of transportation if needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Valid driver's license

Night and weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Skylinecenter is seeking a Job Coach to join the Supported Employment Program and help individuals with disabilities build job skills, apply for positions, attend interviews, and learn to navigate work environments.

The role emphasizes coaching, documentation, and collaboration with the SEP team to empower clients toward personal goals, with a schedule that supports community-based employment and ongoing training.