Part-Time Employment Coach — Help People Succeed at Work

Integrated Resources Institute; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (FT)

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (FT)

Paid Sick Leave

Flexible Spending Account (FT)

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance and Long-Term Disable

Flexible Schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Lifestyle Spending Account

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Integrated Resources Institute in Whittier, CA seeks an Employment Coach to mentor individuals with developmental disabilities at their job sites and assist with job development in East Los Angeles and Whittier. This part-time role supports community integration and meaningful employment.

The position requires flexibility to work evenings or weekends, strong communication and organizational skills, and a commitment to inclusive employment. Training provided and ongoing supervision.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or equivalent experience preferred but not required.
• Job development and on-the-job support experience preferred but not required.
• Experience supporting people with disabilities preferably in community integrated settings.
• Strong organization, communication and writing skills; proficient with computers/online platforms.
• Positive behavior support training experience preferred.
• Commitment to full inclusion of all persons with disabilities.
• Commitment to integrated employment for all persons with disabilities.
• Commitment to self-advocacy and person-centered planning.
• Flexible availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Understands and practices IRI’s mission and embraces person-centered values.
• Demonstrates respectful and dignified interaction with IRI persons served and stakeholders.
• Assumes competence and builds esteem in interactions with IRI people served.
• Implement a normalized community integrated employment focused service.
• Develop integrated work schedules.
• Find integrated work settings and develop competitive employment placement.
• Provide encouragement for meaningful employment related activities to the person served.
• Conduct frequent job site analysis - pre, during and post-employment.
• Implement adaptation strategies and devices based upon individual need.
• Provide typical and specialized healthcare needs (medication, hygiene, toiletry, feeding) as needed.
• Implement individual service plan goals and SMART objectives.
• Monitor positive behavior strategy system and plans.
• Conduct task analysis and demonstrate data-based training decisions.
• Completes all required documents and attend trainings.
• Communicate important updates regarding IRI person served to supervisor and circle of support.
• Dresses professionally for tasks.
• Demonstrate proper emergency strategies.
• Contact and report emergencies to the Support Manager.
• Collaborates with individual served and supported and contractors to complete activities.
• Contact prospective employers and facilitate job applications.
• Shadow and train other coaches with a specific individual you support.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

organization

communication

writing

computer skills

flexible schedule

PBIS experience

Education

Two years of college or equivalent experience

Job description

Integrated Resources Institute in Whittier, CA seeks an Employment Coach to mentor individuals with developmental disabilities at their job sites and assist with job development in East Los Angeles and Whittier. This part-time role supports community integration and meaningful employment.

The position requires flexibility to work evenings or weekends, strong communication and organizational skills, and a commitment to inclusive employment. Training provided and ongoing supervision.