Vocational Coach, Disability Employment Support

Community Services League Of Jackson County; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Community Services League Of Jackson County in Independence, MO seeks a Vocational Coach to assist clients in pursuing employment through coaching, connections, and resources for the best possible outcomes.

You will work with an Employment Team to share ideas, build partnerships, and support job seekers with disabilities, including resume creation and interview preparation, under the supervision of the Employment Services leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Associate or Bachelor Degree in a related field, such as human resources, job development, social services, rehabilitation, and have a minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Proven work history with experience working with people with disabilities, Vocational Rehabilitation or similar organization may be accepted in place of college degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes to obtain demographic and vocational information.
• Meet weekly with persons served for job readiness and job development.
• Assist client to remove barriers to employment.
• Evaluate need for assistive technology and/or accommodations.
• Conduct mock interviews.
• Create resumes and cover letters to match job descriptions.
• Employer contacts on behalf of clients/job development.
• Give extra job supports when needed.
• Complete assessments for best vocational determinations.
• Maintain data entry for accurate documentation of services.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Internet skills

Job description

Community Services League Of Jackson County in Independence, MO seeks a Vocational Coach to assist clients in pursuing employment through coaching, connections, and resources for the best possible outcomes.

You will work with an Employment Team to share ideas, build partnerships, and support job seekers with disabilities, including resume creation and interview preparation, under the supervision of the Employment Services leadership.