JOB COACH Vinita

HOME OF HOPE, INC.; Vinita (OK); On-site; USD 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

HOME OF HOPE, INC. in Vinita, Oklahoma is seeking a dedicated employment specialist to help individuals find their place and build their future. You’ll connect people with opportunities, match strengths to local roles, and coach clients to succeed on the job.

You will coordinate with employers, design plans, arrange training, and ensure progress documentation while maintaining program compliance. A stipend is available up to $2000 to support this important work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months in a service oriented environment preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate a vehicle; valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Connect individuals with opportunities and understand their goals.
• Match skills to career opportunities and build employer relationships.
• Identify training needs and support skill development for job success.
• Develop natural supports and transportation/workplace resources.
• Document services and billing information accurately and timely.
• Follow program rules, contracts, and performance expectations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic math

Office equipment literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Help People Find Their Place & Build Their Future!

Description

Up to $2000 stipend!

Job Summary

Help People Find Their Place & Build Their Future!

Job Summary

Are you a people person, problem solver, and community connector who loves helping others succeed? In this role, you’ll build relationships with local businesses, connect individuals with meaningful employment opportunities, and provide the support they need to get the job, learn the job, and thrive on the job! You’ll serve as a coach, advocate, resource, and cheerleader—helping individuals build independence, strengthen workplace skills, and reach their full potential.

What You’ll Do

Connect People With Opportunities

Get to know each individual—their strengths, abilities, interests, and goals—and help create a plan that supports successful employment and community involvement.

Find the Right Fit

Match individual skills and abilities with career opportunities in the community. Build relationships with employers and help them discover how the right employee can make a difference on their team.

Set Employees Up for Success

Work alongside employers to identify training needs and help individuals develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed. This may include recommending adaptive equipment, mentoring, additional instruction, or other workplace supports.

Build a Strong Support System

Help develop natural supports both on and off the job. From transportation and workplace connections to community resources, you’ll help create a network that encourages independence and long‑term success.

Keep the Details on Track

Complete accurate and timely documentation needed for services and billing. This may include job success plans, situational assessments, benefits analyses, disciplinary analyses, and other required documentation.

Know the Rules & Resources

Understand and follow DRS, DDS and Home of Hope requirements, contracts, and performance expectations while staying current on regulatory changes and best practices.

Celebrate Growth & Independence

Above all, help each individual work toward their maximum potential, independence, and self‑determination.

Why This Role Matters

You’re Not Just Helping Someone Find a Job.

You’re helping someone discover their strengths, build confidence, gain greater independence, and become an active part of their community.

You’re helping someone discover their strengths, build confidence, gain greater independence, and become an active part of their community.

A big part of that journey is helping each person identify barriers that may affect their success and develop the skills and strategies needed to overcome them.

That Might Mean Building

• Communication and social skills
• Time management and organization
• Workplace confidence
• Problem‑solving skills
• Transportation and community‑navigation skills
• Appropriate workplace behaviors
• Self‑advocacy and independence
• Skills for handling feedback, change, and challenges

Every skill you teach, every barrier you help overcome, and every success you celebrate helps someone become more confident, capable, and independent.

You’re not just helping someone get a job—you’re helping them build the skills to succeed, grow, and create a future they can be proud of.

Connect. Advocate. Encourage. Empower.

Because meaningful employment can change a life.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalency
• Experience: 6 months in service oriented environment ideally in a job development capacity
• Skills: above average interpersonal, verbal and written communications; basic math; proficiency in using office equipment that includes copier, fax, calculator, and telephone system.
• Ability: to organize tasks, record and produce accurate work; to exercise sound judgment; periodic travel to various intrastate sites (which may involve over night stay).
• Valid driver’s license; current automotive insurance; dependable transportation; availability to operate vehicle during day/night
• First Aid/CPR Training (Required). This will include all aspects of completion with compressions on the floor or ground.
• Required pre-employment drug screen and subject to random, post-accident and reasonable cause drug screens.
• Willing to work schedules based on individual client needs and overtime as required.
• Expected to learn and follow the Individual Plan (IP) of clients.
• Criminal Background free of encumbrances identified by the State of Oklahoma Health Department.
• Valid driver’s license; current automotive insurance; dependable transportation.

Physical/Mental

• Office or industrial environment; lifting minimum of 50 pounds;
• Comprehension and deductive reasoning;
• Responsive to visual stimuli;
• Reliable motor skills-use of hands and feet; motor coordination;
• Ability to sit, stoop, or stand for prolonged periods of time;
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be mentally and physically capable to perform the duties of the position.