Job Coach

PRIDE Industries; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

PRIDE Industries is hiring an Employment Coach in San Diego, California. This role focuses on providing tailored coaching to individuals with disabilities to ensure their success in integrated employment environments. The coach will train necessary workplace skills, develop relationships with service providers, and maintain case files.

A high school diploma or GED is required, along with experience working with adults with disabilities. The position offers a starting salary of $20.00 per hour and is performed onsite.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Intermediate computer skills for various software applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized job coaching for people with disabilities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with service providers.
• Assist in maintaining case files and paperwork.

Skills

Intermediate computer skills

Effective communication skills

Critical thinking

Basic mathematical skills

Flexibility

Experience with adults with disabilities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing software

Database software

Presentation software

Job description

PRIDE Industries is a fast‑paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value‑added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position: Work Force Inclusion Employment Coach

Salary: $20.00 per hour. Telecommute Status: Onsite. Job Code: AA013 – PR‑WrkfIncl Empl Coach. FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt. Salary Grade: N15. Approval Date: August 2022.

This position has no direct reports.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Employment Coach provides tailored and individualized job coaching for people with disabilities to ensure access, success, and retention within competitive integrated employment position(s).

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Coach and train necessary skills to be successful in the workplace
• Coach and train with learning and performing the essential functions of job tasks
• Develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with service providers to communicate progress toward goal(s)
• Assist in maintaining case files and related paperwork as required by PRIDE Industries and supporting agencies
• Perform duties and special projects as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Intermediate computer skills including spreadsheets, word processing, database, and presentation software
• Ability to communicate effectively including listening, verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Demonstrate ability to apply critical thinking to identify solutions to problems
• Demonstrate basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to manage competing priorities and exercise flexibility
• Experience working with adults with disabilities preferred

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED

CERTIFICATES REQUIRED

• CPR/First Aid
• Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Viewing computer screen/monitor
• Keyboarding
• Maneuvering to and around equipment
• Bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching
• Moving or lifting boxes up to 25 pounds
• Transporting to various locations within customer site(s) as needed (for some positions)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a hybrid environment, including an office environment, customer worksite, and community environments with limited privacy and some exposure to background noise. Clothing specific to the job site may be required.

PRIDE Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.