Workability Job Coaches

United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Paid Training

Benefits for Eligible Employees

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading non-profit dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities in their workforce journey. As a job coach, you will train and guide clients toward sustainable employment while fostering relationships within the community. The role offers flexible scheduling, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Age 18 or older, reliable transportation required.
• Ability to obtain Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• CPR/FA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in developing pre-employment skills.
• Provide ongoing instruction and feedback on client job performance.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and employers.

Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Independence

Professionalism

Computer Skills

Education

Associates Degree in Behavioral Health

Special Education

Social Work

Job description

Workability is a dynamic, department of local non-profit UCP of Southern Arizona. Workability is an individualized and supportive employment program dedicated to preparing people with disabilities for sustainable work opportunities. Join our team and you will be part of a mission-driven not-for-profit with cool, creative colleagues and clients.

• Flexible schedule that includes afternoons, evenings, and weekends
• A tenured team that prioritizes employee training, recognition, and communication while providing top notch services to our clients
• Ability to cross train with different departments within UCPSA
• Benefits for eligible employees
• Paid Training!

Job Duties

• Complete required WorkAbility Job Coach Trainings
• Support our clients in their workforce readiness journey in ways such as
  • Teaching pre-employment skills and classes to help set clients up for success
  • Providing instruction and guidance while the individual is learning their job
  • Provide ongoing support to ensure the individual is maintaining their skills and is successful at their job
  • Providing feedback and documentation of client performance as required
  • Building and maintaining professional relationships with employers to instill best practices and demonstrate the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities.
• Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with our clients, families, businesses, and our administrative team
• Commit to ongoing training and continued development of skillset
• Ensure that any needed trainings/certifications requirements are kept up to date
• Adhere to all agency policies and requirements
• 18 years of age or older
• Must have reliable transportation and ability to travel to job sites
• Hold or eligible to obtain Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and DES/CPS/APS clearance
• Hold or ability to obtain CPR/FA certification
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and meet the physical requirements of active individuals
• Proficient Computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Google Drive, emails etc.
• Ability to work independently and also collaborate in a team environment
• Must have strong verbal/written communication skills
• Must be able to demonstrate business professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Behavioral Health, Special Education, Social Work, or a related field
• Two years years working with individuals with disabilities as a job coach, teaching assistant, habilitation provider, etc.