Job Coach Services

Job Description

Do you have previous experience as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) or Paraprofessional and want to take your skills to the next level? Becoming a Job Coach could be a great next step in your career!

As a Job Coach, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) in their career journeys. Job Coaches provide on‑site mentorship in the workplace, providing personalized one‑on‑one assistance tailored to each client’s needs. As a Job Coach, you are also acting as a life coach, working with individuals on goals and skills to help them become not only more successful and independent at their jobs, but in their lives.

• Provide one‑on‑one training and education to a caseload of individuals you support in their workplace; teach clients how to complete job tasks.
• Offer prompts, cues, and support to encourage skill development and independence.
• Monitor and report progress, challenges, and work performance.
• Help the individual set and achieve goals; assist in overcoming personal barriers.
• Help clients communicate with employers and co‑workers in the workplace.
• Help develop positive social, work, and life skills.
• Communicate with clients to understand their interests, skills, abilities, goals, and support needs.
• Provide job search assistance and interview preparation if needed.
• Assess and develop resumes based on skills and strengths if needed.
• Ensure safety is always maintained in the work environment.
• Demonstrate positive work habits and practices.
• Assist with personal cares and mobility support as needed.
• Create lasting, positive impacts on peoples’ lives through coaching, mentoring, and encouraging others to reach their employment goals.

• Must have experience: 6+ months of prior experience working as a Job Coach, or 1+ year of experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• This is a driving position. Requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and willingness to travel between shift sites within the Portland metro community. All mileage while on shift is reimbursed.
• Must be available to work day and evening shifts, and must be available weekends (Sundays).
• Computer skills, including MS Office, email, and basic data entry.
• Candidates must meet all Oregon State Department of Human Services requirements.
• Genuine passion for supporting others and a strong sense of advocacy.
• A flexible, motivated, self‑starter who can work independently.
• Excellent communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.
• Patience, compassion, and excellent interpersonal skills with a professional demeanor.
• Ability to adapt to various work settings and flexibility to changing circumstances.
• Must be able to attend two weeks of paid in‑house training.

Day in the Life of a Job Coach - Dungarvin

Dungarvin believes that diversity and inclusion make our organization stronger. Together, we’re working to create a culture that supports our employees and the people we serve. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.